First Aid Emergencies
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An injured person who is _______ is awake and aware of what is going on.
conscious
The type of tissue used to hold bones together.
What is a ligament?
T or F: If you think someone is having a heart attack but is breathing normally and responsive in every other way, you should perform CPR.
False
If you act without reason or sound judgement, people will describe you as_____.
Irrational
Which type of fats are found mostly in animal and dairy products, such as red meat, butter, cheese and whole milk?
Saturated fats.
First aid is the _____ care given to a victim of injury or sudden illness before professional medical help arrives.
immediate
A type of virus that affects the nervous system and is usually spread through the saliva of infected animals.
What is rabies?
The symptoms are paralysis on one side and dizziness.
What is a stroke?
Impulse control in teens is strongly related to_____
The incomplete development of the frontal lobe of the brain.
How are the foods in an ingredient list ordered?
By the highest percentage found first.
When checking an injured person, the first thing you should find out is if the person is______.
conscious
Having an abnormal physical reaction to something, eaten, touched, or inhaled.
What is allergic?
The symptoms are nausea and indigestion and pain in the arm and neck.
What is a heart attack?
What is the part of the body that controls heart-lung functioning?
The cardio-respiratory system.
This is the nutrient your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues.
What are proteins?
To find out if an unconscious person has a pulse, you should_____.
Feel for a pulse at the person's neck.
T or F: To remove a tick, you should use nail polish or petroleum jelly.
False
The symptoms are cool, pale, clammy skin, and enlarged pupils staring off into space.
What is shock?
You should spend no more than _____hours per day on sedentary screen time.
2 hours.
_______ are the sugars and starches that provide your body with most of its energy.
Carbohydrates.
What are the laws protecting volunteers from lawsuits if medical complications arise after they have administered first aid?
Good Samaritan laws
R.I.C.E. is the treatment for sprains. It stands for _____.
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
What should you do if you are alone and start to choke on something?
Lean forward over a railing or chair and thrust yourself down until you dislodge it.
What are the 5 elements of health?
Healthy eating, physical fitness, healthy sleep, stress management and avoiding unsafe behaviors.
What are the 6 categories of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water.