Accidents And First Aid Flashcards
Basic treatment given for injury.
First aid.
This is an unexpected injury.
Accident
This is caused by skin coming in contact with dry heat.
Burn
This is caused by skin coming in contact with wet heat.
Scald
An instrument to measure temperature.
Thermometer
This can happen when the airways become blocked.
Choking
This happens when a harmful substance is swallowed.
Poisoning
Another term for an electric shock.
Electrocution
This word describe something which is less significant.
Minor.
This describes unforeseen dangerous circumstances.
Emergency
For _____ ____ you should clean the cut with water and cover with a clean dressing. Apply pressure to stop bleeding.
Minor cuts.
For _____ _____ and ______ you should place under cold water for at least ten minutes or until the pain subsides. Do not burst blisters, only cover if the blister bursts.
Minor burns and scalds.
For _________ you should find out what the person has swallowed and seek medical help.
Poisoning.
For ____________ you should switch off at mains and seek medical help.
Electrocution.