First Aid Flashcards

1
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Medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred. It often consists of a one-time, short-term treatment requiring little technology or training.
- immediate response/treatment before the arrival of qualified people
- to prolong life and alleviate suffering
- anyone can do this

A

first aid

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1
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3 P’s in First Aid

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preserve life, prevent further harm, promote recovery

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2
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what do you do when there is an injured person?

  1. check the ___________
  2. prevent further ______
  3. care for the _______
A

surrounding; harm; victim

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3
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injuries that need first aid

A

wound, nose bleed, animal bite, etc.

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4
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qualities of a good first aider

  • ___________ & has taken __________
  • must do their best without ________
  • build ______ with the victim
A

well-trained, courses; negligence; trust

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5
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responsibilities of a first aider
- assess situation _________ and _________
-helps the victim to prevent ___________
- immediate ___________
- facilitates ________ to nearest hospital
- ______ with the victim
- ________ (tells info)

A

objectively and quickly; harm; treatment; transport; stays; reports

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What should a first aider do when there is an accident
a. initial __________ must be done
- ___________ environment
- keep self from ________
- display __________
- check consciousness by ____________ (if unconscious, check _________)
- ask someone to ________ for medical help
b. implement _________ action

A

observation; observe; risk; confidence; tapping shoulder; vitals; call; immediate

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how do you protect first aider

  • wear _____ and ________
  • immunization from _______
  • protect skin wounds with _____________
  • _____ skin if may blood
  • not ______ yourself (hence, why you should observe surroundings)
A

gloves, apron; hepa b; waterproof bandage; wash; prick

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What should you report to medical officials after they have arrived

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caller’s name, exact address/location of accident/landmarks; type of accident; phone number; number and condition of victims

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9
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types of bandage

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  • head
  • ear, cheek, head
  • shoulder
  • shoe on
  • shoe off
  • elbow
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types of bandage

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  • head
  • ear, cheek, head
  • shoulder
  • shoe on
  • shoe off
  • elbow
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