injury prevention
What is the difference between an unintentional injury and an accident?
Accidental injury is random in nature and can’t be prevented and a unintentional injury is preventable
what is a Laceration?
A tear in skin or flesh.
what is the first thing you should do when you see someone in danger?
assess the situation.
what is a bandage for?
A bandage is material used to protect or cover an injured body part
Which vitamin is known as the “sunshine vitamin”?
Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin”
How would you treat external bleeding?
Control bleeding with pressure and a clean bandage Once bleeding has stopped wash the area with lukewarm water and soap. Determine if stitches are needed.
what is a Puncture
A small sharp object that penetrates the skin
when you should phone for help?
when someone is seriously ill or injured and You are not sure what to do
how should you treat a burn? should you use ice?
Use cool water on burns. Ice can damage burned areas. If someone with a burn gets too cold, they can get hypothermia
How many taste buds does the average human tongue have?
The average human tongue has around 10,000 taste buds.
how do you treat a concussion?
limit physical activity, avoid mental strain, and stay away from screens, rest until symptoms are completely gone.
what is a Incision
Skin being cut by a sharp object
where should you inject Epinephrine Pens?
on the side of the thigh and hold the pen in place for about 10 seconds and then remove the needle by pulling the pen straight out.
what do heat cramps feel like?
Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms, most often in the calves, arms, stomach muscles, and back
Which organ in the human body is responsible for producing insulin?
The pancreas produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
what are the four factors to prevent a unintentional injury?
Awareness/Knowledge, Ability, State of mind, Environmental conditions
what is an Abrasion
The process of scraping or wearing away the skin.
where should you put your fist when helping someone who is choking?
put the thumb side of your fist slightly above their belly button well below the breast bone.
what can heat exhaustion turn into?
Heat exhaustion is a serious condition that often turns into heat stroke.
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
Vitamin K is essential for proper blood clotting
what is the acronym for sprain treatment?
M.E.A.T
what is a Contusion
a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise
what is PPE?
personal protective equipment
why should you remove the stinger with something flat and dull that won’t squeeze the stinger?
queezing the venom sac can release more venom (poison).
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell?
the average lifespan of a red blood cell is about 120 days.