Show:
Back to Basics
Stress Fest
Ferocious Fauna
WDID?!
Thunderstruck
100
Name at least 4 things you should have in your personal first aid kit.
Bandaids, sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, moleskin, soap, antiseptic, scissors, latex gloves, mouth-barrier device, eye protection, pencil & paper.
100

What are some of the things you look for when doing a "quick assessment" of an injured person?

1. Is the scene safe? 2. Is the airway open? 2. Are they breathing? 4. Is there a heartbeat? 5. Is there severe bleeding?

100
True or False: when someone is stung by a bee or wasp, you should squeeze the wound to get the stinger out.
False. Squeezing will force more venom into the skin from the sac attached to the stinger. Use the edge of a knife blade to scrape away the stinger.
100

How do you treat an abrasion?

Clean it and apply a plaster.

100

What is dehydration?

Losing too much/not taking in enough water (via breathing, sweating, urination, digestion) 

200

What is the emergency number to call or text?

999

200
What is the first step in First Aid for stopped breathing?
Open the airway. Place victim on back. Clear tongue from airway by pressing on forehead and lifting chin to tilt head back. Check mouth for gum, food, or other obstructions. Remove any obstructions by sweeping them out with your index finger.
200
How do you remove a tick?
Grasp the tick with tweezers close to the skin. Gently pull until it comes loose. Wash the wound carefully with soap and water, and apply antiseptic.
200

What do you do for a head bump?

Tell an adult. They will monitor the victim for signs of concussion.

200

What sorts of weather should we consider when going out on an adventure?

Sunburn, heat, cold, snow, lightning, rain

300

What signs of a life-threatening situation? (Big Sick)

-stopped or severe breathing
-no heartbeat
-heavy bleeding

300
Should you perform the Heimlich Maneuver on a choking victim who is coughing?
No. The Heimlich Maneuver (and abdomen thrusts) should only be performed on victims who cannot speak, cough, or breathe.
300

What do you do for a dog bite?

Wash with soap and water and call your GP.

300
Should you remove clothing from a third-degree burn victim? Why/why not?
No because the clothing may be sticking to the flesh.
300

What are 3 of the ways to help a victim of hypothermia?

1. Take the victim into a shelter & get in warm, dry clothes. 2. Zip into dry sleeping bag or cover with blankets, coats. 3. Offer hot liquids (hot chocolate, soup). 4. Give water bottles filled with warm fluid to hold in the armpit and groin areas. 5. If possible, have the victim breate warm, moist air. 6. Be ready to provide other first aid, if necessary. 7. Seek medical attention for the victim.

400
Should you ever move an accident victim with serious injuries before help arrives?
Yes, if the victim is in immediate danger: for example, out of a river or in the path of a fire.
400
What is the best way to try to stop severe bleeding?
Direct pressure.
400

True or False: There are spiders in the UK whose bites are fatal to humans.

False

400

What do we need to do for a broken bone?

Call 999. Support, immobilise, protect.

400

Name 3 ways to treat heatstroke.

-Move victim to cool, shady spot.
-Cool any way you can: remove outer clothing & sponge w/cool water
-Cover w/wet towels
-Place in cool water; fan; etc
-Keep victim lying down w/head & shoulders slightly raised
-Monitor victim closely
-Get emergency help right away

500

How do you treat a panic attack?

Talk quietly to victim and encourage them to calm down and take deep breaths.

500

What are the 5 common signs of heart attack?

1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of the chest behind the breastbone. The feeling may spread to the shoulders, arms, and neck. It isn't always severe. 2. Unusual sweating 3. Nausea - usually first sign for women! 4. Shortness of breath. 5. A feeling of weakness.

500

What could be happening to someone who just ate a prawn sandwich and is now experiencing swelling and trouble breathing?

Allergic reaction.

500
How do you treat a burn?

Rinse with cool clean water. (Not ice)

500

What does DR ABC stand for?

Danger

Response

Airway Breathing Circulation