First Aid Flashcards
1
Q
Important injuries to watch for
A
Head/neck/spinal and bleed
2
Q
What to do for a head/neck/spinal injury
A
Stabilize the head
3
Q
Why to avoid ointment on burns
A
They can trap heat
4
Q
Most common obstruction in airway
A
Relaxed tongue blocking it
5
Q
Cool a burn with
A
Water
6
Q
How to help heat cramps
A
Drink electrolytes
7
Q
What is agonal breathing
A
Irregular breaths
8
Q
Triaging
A
Deciding which casualty is most important
9
Q
What to do immediately after a burn
A
Flush with cool water
10
Q
Third part of a scene survey
A
Get AED and call 911
11
Q
Why to put them in a semi prone position
A
To open the airway and give access for breathing checks
12
Q
Acronym to treat musculoskeletal
A
RICE
13
Q
RICE stand for
A
Rest, immobilize, cold and elevate
