First Aid Flashcards
What are two types of fractures
Open bone has puncture the skin
Closed break is inside the skin
What is the purpose of first aid
Save lives prevent further injury prevent infection
What are three types of bleeding
arterial – Bright red
Venous– Dark red
Capillary – slow even flow
What are four types of treatment of bleeding
Direct pressure elevation pressure point tourniquet
What are the two types of chest injuries
Open – sucking chest wound seal wound closed and Layback them on wounded side
Closed – two or more broken ribs punctured a free-floating segment
What is shock
The failure of heart and blood vessels to maintain blood flow throughout the body
What are the five types of shock
Hypovolemic– Blood or fluid loss neurogenic– Damage to the spinal cord Cardiogenic– Damage to the heart Septic– Caused by bacteria Anaphylactic– Caused by hyper sensitivity or allergic reaction
What is treatment for shock
Elevate legs keep victim warm
What are three types of burns
First – redness and mild pain
Second – blisters mild to severe pain
Third – black or white no pain nerve endings are dead
What are too cold Injury
Hypothermia and frostbite
What are three heat injuries
Heatstroke heat exhaustion heat cramps
What is the difference between heatstroke and heat exhaustion
Heatstroke – skin is red hot and dry
Heat exhaustion – excessive sweating with pale moist cool skin
What are the methods of transporting a victim
Stokes, fireman’s carry, for handed seat Carry, Blanket drag, tied hand pack strap
What are the ABC’s of first aid
Airway breathing circulation
