First Aid Flashcards
1
Q
Examining an injured person
A
Check for Breathing, Bleeding, and Shock
2
Q
Four rules for using a stretcher
A
- Use standard stretchers when available
- Bring stretcher to casualty
- Fasten casualty Securely
- Move Feet First
3
Q
Burns
A
- 1st Degree- red, swelling, and painful
- 2nd Degree- Blisters and most Painful
- 3rd degree- most serious, skin may be white or charred
- 4th Degree- Extends into muscle and bone, painless, charred
4
Q
Heat injuries
A
- Heat Cramps- work in hot environments or engaged in strenuous exercise
without acclimating to the conditions - Heat Exhaustion- most common heat related injury resulting from
prolonged exposure to hot conditions - Heat Stroke- not as common but far more serious than heat exhaustion
5
Q
Fractures
A
- Open- Break through skin and tissue
- Closed- Break is completely internal
6
Q
Types of Bleeding-
A
- Arterial- bright and spurts
- Venous- Dark and has a steady flow
- Capillary- Bleeding is slow from the cut
7
Q
Tourniquets should NEVER be removed in the Field
True or False
A
True
8
Q
4 signs of Shock
A
- Weak rapid pulse
- Enlarged pupils
- Shallow irregular breath
- Nausea
9
Q
ABC of life support
A
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
10
Q
Sucking Chest wound-
A
requires immediate treatment, seal wound with air tight dressing
sealed on 4 sides
11
Q
Treatment for Shock
A
- Keep calm
- Prevent from seeing injury
- Elevate feet
12
Q
Three methods to purify water
A
Iodine tablets, Chlorine, Boiling
13
Q
Control bleeding by doing what
A
Direct pressure, indirect pressure, tourniquet, elevation