Basic First Aid
If you have a cut you should first:
A) Wash the cut with warm water and soap
B) Apply pressure to the wound
C) Apply a bandage
A) Apply pressure to the wound
You may need stitches if the bleeding soaks through the bandages and doesn't stop in 5-10 minutes while applying pressure. Assuming you don't need stiches, once the bleeding has stopped, you may then wash the cut with warm water and soap. Last apply a bandage.
True or false:
Antibiotics work for viral infections.
False
Antibiotics do not work for viral infections. For most viral infections, treatments can only help with symptoms while you wait for your immune system to fight off the virus.
There are antiviral medicines to treat some viral infections. Rather than killing a virus directly, antivirals usually suppress the virus's ability to infect and multiply in your cells. Vaccines can help prevent you from getting many viral diseases.
How can you find out if a doctor accepts your insurance?
Call the doctor or your insurance provider (number is on back of card) to see if the doctor is "in network."
Identify 3 signs of depression
Sadness, hopelessness, spending more time alone, losing interest in favorite activities, fatigue, headaches, over- or undereating
Which of these does not warrant calling 911?
A. A possible stroke
B. A possible heart attack
C. Severe burns on a large part of the body
D. A covid exposure
D. A covid exposure
True or False:
When you have an insect sting, you should try to remove the stinger from below the skin surface.
False.
A stinger may not be present, as only bees leave their stingers. Other stinging insects, such as wasps, do not. If there is a stinger, you can scrape it off with a fingernail to avoid further irritation. Next, you may apply an ice pack and take an antihistamine to reduce swelling and itching.
Name three symptoms of the common cold.
Sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, couching, postnasal drip, watery eyes, sometimes fever but not common with only a cold
At what time should you arrive to your doctor's appointment?
Generally 15 minutes early unless otherwise informed
Name 3 things you can do to help boost your mood.
Get 7-9 hours of sleep a night; avoid drugs & alcohol; talk to a therapist or trusted individual; spend time outside; avoid isolating
What is the term for when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to one of the arteries in your heart and causes heart tissue to die?
heart attack/ MI/ Stemi/ Nstemi/ Myocardial infarction
When you have a nosebleed, should you tilt your head forward or backward?
Forward (but with head still above heart)
Also, pinch the nose just below the bridge. You can apply ice to the bridge of the nose if bleeding doesn't seem to slow down. Tilting your head back allows the blood to run down the back of your throat. This can result in nausea or vomiting.
Name three symptoms of the common flu.
Fever, cough, body aches, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, chills, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting
True or false:
Once you are 18 you must attend doctor's appointments alone
False
You may bring along a trusted individual for support if needed
The brain isn't fully mature until what age?
A) 18
B) 25
C) 30
B) 25
The prefrontal cortex, which is critical for planning, judgement, decision-making, and impulse control, is one of the last areas to fully develop.
Which of these is not a type of stroke (medical emergency)
A. Ischemic stroke
B. Breast stroke
C. hemorrhagic stroke
D. Mini stroke/ Tia/ trans ischemic attack
B. breast stroke
True or false:
You may apply ice to a burn to cool the area.
False.
Extreme cold applied to a burn can further damage the tissue. Instead, you may cover a minor burn with a cool, moist bandage or wet cloth, or hold the burn area under cool water. Once the burn has cooled, apply a gel such as aloe vera or a moisturizer and wrap it loosely with a clean bandage.
Name three ways to take care of yourself if you have a cold or the flu.
Stay hydrated; take OTC cold medicine or pain and fever reducers (i.e. ibuprofen); get plenty of rest; use a humidifier; honey to relieve cough or sore throat
What sorts of things might you want to write down ahead of time and bring with you to the doctor's office?
Questions, list of symptoms, list of medications, allergies
Among U.S. adults, 1 in __ experienced a mental illness in 2020.
A) 5
B) 7
C) 10
5
True or false: Every time you have a seizure, you should call 911 and go to the hospital
False
Why is it recommended to elevate an ankle after a sprain?
Elevating a sprained ankle reduces the accumulation of fluid in the joint. This can ease swelling, which may also help reduce pain.
When you're standing or sitting with your legs on the floor, your veins are working extra hard to pump blood back to your heart. By kicking your feet up above your heart, you can make blood flow more natural and reduce the risk of overworking your veins.
It is generally recommended that you should call your doctor or receive medical care if your body exceeds what temperature?
103 degrees F
You should also call if your symptoms last more than 10 days, your fever lasts more than 4 days, or you are having trouble breathing, chest pain, dizziness, or severe muscle pain
True or False:
Overuse (or preventable use) of Emergency Department Services costs the US billions of dollars per year.
True
An estimated $4.4 - 8.3 billion is spent on overuse or preventable ED use. According to one study, an estimated 13.7% to 27.1% of ED visits in the United States could have been treated at either a retail clinic or urgent care center.
Poor access to primary care physicians and limited health literacy also contributes to non-emergent use of EDs
Define mindfulness and explain why this is a useful coping strategy.
Mindfulness involves focusing on the present moment (not the past or future). It can reduce overthinking, improve concentration, foster patience, and improve self-control and anger management
Which of these is not a sign of appendicitis?
A. Fever
B. pain in the right lower part of your belly
C. chest pain
D. Nausea and vomiting
C. Chest pain