Treatment
How do you treat a minor cut?
Clean and bandage the injury.
What are five sign of heat exhaustion
Headache, Nausea, Fast HR, Dizziness, Heavy Sweating, Fatigue, Irritability
What is the code for a minor injury?
Code 1
True or False: Butter on burns is an outdated myth?
True! Butter can trap the heat, causing the burn to worsen. On that same note, ice can cause more tissue damage as well!
True or False: Both Cleveland clinic and the Mayo recommend drinking about 3 liters of water, or about 3 Nalgene bottles a day.
True! While this varies person to person based on activity level, age, weather, ect, around three Nalgene's a day is a good number to aim for.
How do you treat a minor burn?
Run under cool water.
What are 2 signs of a cold or other general illness?
Fever, coughing, sneezing, flushed face, chills, running nose, headache.
What is the first rule of first aid?
Don't become a second victim.
True or false: Begin CPR on a choking victim if they fall unconscious.
True!
How often should you change a bandage on a moderate cut to prevent infection?
Every one to two days or whenever it gets dirty.
How do you remove a tick?
Pull upward slowly to avoid breaking the tick or leaving the head behind. Clean the area after removal. Watch for signs of tick born illness.
What are 3 signs of Anaphylaxis
Hives, Shortness of breath, Swelling, Wheezing, Increased heart rate, Cramps, Difficulty swallowing
If there is any body fluid involved what should you do?
Trick question, always wear gloves!!!
True or false: Heat is a good way to treat a sprain or strain.
False. Heat can increase the swelling.
How often should you put on sunscreen?
Every two to three hours.
How do you treat a bloody nose
Tip head down and pinch bridge of nose.
What are five signs of heat stroke
Headache, lack of sweating, nausea, vomiting, confusion, change in mental status, racing heartrate, high body temperature, seizures, fainting
When radioing a health call who should you radio?
____ to Health Officer (Not Fable!)
True or false: You should instruct a dehydrated patient to consume water or another liquid rapidly.
False. This can lead to nausea and vomiting.
How often should you change socks?
How do you treat sunburn?
What are four signs of head injury?
Headache, Confusion, Memory loss, unequal pupils, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to noise, difficulty concentrating.
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True or False: You should use a paper bag to help someone who is hyperventilating?
False. It can be dangerous and can make things considerably worse.
True or False: Caffeine is an acceptable alternative to getting a good nights sleep
FALSE! Lack of sleep can lead to weakened immune systems and more injurys and illness.