First Aid Basics
Name two barrier devices
Gloves, CPR masks, glasses
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths when performing CPR?
30:2
Name two signs or symptoms of a heart attack/angina.
pain in chest/back/arm/neck/shoulder/jaw, nausea/vomiting, shortness of breath, fatigue, etc...
Name one situation where you would have reason to suspect a spinal injury.
Varies...
Where can you find information on workplace chemicals?
MSDS/SDS
True or false - if a person is unconscious, consent is assumed.
True
True or false - an AED will recommend a shock for an asystole heart rhythm (flat line).
False - AEDs will only advise a shock for ventricular fibrillation (VF).
True or false - shock is caused by inadequate circulation to the body's vital tissues (brain, heart, lungs).
True.
What should you do after applying a splint on a victim?
Check distal circulation below splint.
Name two types of cold illness/injury.
Hypothermia, frostbite.
What are the three goals of First Aid?
Preserve life, prevent further injury, promote recovery
Name one scenario in which an adjustment would need to be made before using an AED.
Victim in water, hairy chest, pacemaker, etc...
What is the acronym used to help identify strokes?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
1st degree - superficial
2nd degree - partial thickness
3rd degree - full thickness
Name three types of heat illness/injury.
Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke.
True
Explain the difference between regular CPR and CPR on a choking victim that has just gone unconscious.
After compressions, open mouth and check for object.
Name three signs/symptoms of diabetes (hypo or hyperglycemia).
Confusion, disorientation, unconscious, shallow/rapid breathing, weak/rapid pulse, sweaty skin, weakness, restlessness, nauseous, headache, etc.
R.I.C.E. stands for...
Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate
What are the four ways a poison can enter the body?
Injected, absorbed, inhaled, ingested
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive
True or false - hypoxia is a complete loss of oxygen in the body.
False - anoxia is complete lack of oxygen, hypoxia is an insufficient amount of oxygen in the body.
Name three things that could potentially trigger a seizure.
Epilepsy, high fevers, meningitis, stroke, brain injury, lack of sleep, low blood sugar, diabetes, medication, drug overdose, light.
Name one type of facial injury and the required first aid actions for that injury.
Name three environmental sting/bite risks you could encounter in Nova Scotia.