First Aid Flashcards
1
Q
what is DRSABCD
A
Danger, Respoce, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, Compressions, Defibrillation
2
Q
Who can provide first aid?
A
Anyone as long as they are acting in good faith and do not provide care outside their capabilities
3
Q
What does CPR stand for
A
CardioPulmonary Resuscation
4
Q
What does COWS mean?
A
can you hear me? Open your eyes, what’s your name? Squeeze my hand
5
Q
what does SALTAPS stands for:
A
Stop
Ask
Look
Touch
Active movement
Passive movement
Strength test
6
Q
what are the aims of first aid?
A
Preserve life
Prevent further injury
Promote recovery
Protect the unconscious
7
Q
what is a sprain
A
an injury to the ligaments around a joint.
8
Q
what is a strain?
A
an injury to the muscle
9
Q
what does RICER stand for?
A
Rest
Ice
Compression bandage
Elevate
Reassess/ referral
