First Aid Flashcards

1
Q

definition

A

immediate, limited and temporary assistance provided to people who have suffered an accident or sudden illness, by any individual who is close to the sick or injured person at that time

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2
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emergency situation

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in which, after an accident, people are seriously injured

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3
Q

most important thing in emergency situation

A

remain calm

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4
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Steps of First Aid (4)

A

prevent complications, check vital functions and id if unconscious, ask for help, transportation

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5
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What to Tell Ambulance (5)

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  • the type of accident;
  • the number of victims;
  • the sex and (estimated) age of each person
  • the number and nature of the injuries, if it can be determined
  • potential hazards
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6
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two things not to do in first aid

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give water/drinks to person or touch wound with bare hands

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7
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Ways of Preventing Injury (6)

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travel carefully, respect digestion time, don’t stick things in nose and ears, put on sunscreen, unplug electrical device in storm, stretch before workouts

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8
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How to not spread diseases (2)

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use condoms and don’t let blood come into contact

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9
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what to do in nosebleed (3)

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DON’T tilt head back, apply pressure and something cold

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10
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After someone has just almost drowned, you should (2)

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encourage them to cough, only applying pressure if necessary

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11
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Nature Safety (6)

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don’t go alone, know weather forecast, bring proper equipment, bring water and first aid kit, tell people where you are, respect signs blah blah blah

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12
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Most common injuries in nature are from

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falling

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13
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In the case of a wound…..

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Disinfect it, but don’t apply alcohol

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14
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In the case of bleeding…..

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Try to stop it by applying pressure

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15
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In the case of ligament sprain…..

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Apply cold to prevent internal bleeding

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16
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In the case of a fractured bone…..

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Do not try and put it into place

17
Q

In the case of a concussion…..

A

Cover them to maintain temperature

18
Q

In the case of a poisonous sting…..

A

Take the person to somewhere they can get care, just clean it if it not poisonous

19
Q

Altitude Sickness

A

Breathing becomes difficult because you’re not able to take in as much oxygen

20
Q

Three Phases of Altitude Sickness

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  1. Indifference (less oxygen)
  2. Accommodation (increased heart rate)
  3. Adaptation (all normalized)
21
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Treatment of Altitude Sickness

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Go to a lower altitude, and a hospital if necessary

22
Q

Hypothermia

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the action of low temperatures on the body, which slows down vital functions

23
Q

Frostbite

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injury caused by cold that manifests itself, above all, in the extremities (hands and feet)

24
Q

How to Treat Frostbite

A

put their hand in warm water and slowly up the temperature

do not rub or give the person alcohol

25
Q

How to Prevent/Prepare for Frostbite/Hypothermia

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Wear warm non-tight clothing, keep move and keep eating etc.

26
Q

Heat Stroke and Skin Burns

A

are a result of solar radiation on the body and are more probable from sports and because of climate change

27
Q

How to Treat Heat Stroke and Skin Burns

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move the person inside or if impossible, a shady cool location and apply cold water, don’t apply anything

28
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Drowning (anoxia or hypoxia)

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occurs when water enters the lungs and brain tissue dies, meaning the person can’t breathe or function, and is therefore dead

29
Q

How to help someone who is drowning

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get them out of the water and perform CPR if necessary, keep them warm

30
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How to Prevent Drowning (4)

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be aware of the depth of the water you are in, as well as your swimming ability, don’t go near rocks, avoid shock from entering too fast into cold water