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First Aid Flashcards

1
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What are the 6 Ps?

A 
PROMOTE a safe environment
PRESERVE life
PROTECT the unconscious
PREVENT worsening of injury
PROVIDE reassurance
PROMOTE recovery
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2
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What is First Aid?

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The initial care given to a person in the case of injury.

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3
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What does DRSABCD stand for?

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Danger
Response
Send for help
Airway
Breathing
CPR
Defibrillator
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4
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What are you doing when you do CPR?

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The technique used when the casualty has no signs of life. In CPR you provide air to inflate the lungs and you compress the heart to keep it beating.

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5
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What does CPR stand for?

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

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6
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How do you treat bleading?

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  1. Apply pressure directly over the wound.
  2. Elevate the injured site to reduce blood flow to the area.
  3. Allow the casualty to rest.
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What is shock?

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A reduction in circulation which causes an inadequate supply of oxygen to vital organs.

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What is the cause of shock?

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Lack of circulating blood and fluid.

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How do you treat shock?

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  1. Lie the casualty down and elevate their legs.
  2. Protect them from extreme temperatures and don’t give them any food or water.
  3. Seek medical help.
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10
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Is asthma preventable?

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Yes

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11
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What is a cause of asthma?

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Family history can be a cause but no one really knows the actual cause.

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12
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Signs and symptoms of Asthma?

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  • Coughing
  • Wheezing
  • Tight Chest
  • Breathlessness
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13
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Can swimming improve and Asthma condition?

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Yes

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How do you treat Asthma?

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  1. Sit the casualty down in a comfortable position.
  2. Give 4 puffs of a blue inhaler (puffer). Give one puff at a time ensuring the person takes 4 breaths each puff.
  3. Wait 4 minutes. If there is no improvement repeat.
  4. If little or no improvement, call an ambulance and continue giving them 4 puffs.
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True or False - Approximately one in seven secondary school students have asthma.

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True

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True or False - Asthma is all in the mind.

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False

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17
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True or False - Smoking can trigger Asthma attacks.

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True

18
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True or False - All people with Asthma should change their diet.

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False

19
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True or False - If you have Asthma you should not exercise.

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False

20
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True or False - The best way to treat Asthma is ventolin.

A

True

21
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True or False - Asthma is contagious.

A

False

22
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True or False - Asthma drugs are addictive.

A

False

23
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True or False - People with asthma have extra sensitive airways.

A

True

24
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True or False - No-one ever dies from Asthma

A

False but many deaths can be prevented

25
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What is Anaphylaxis?

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A highly allergic reaction to a particular thing to which the body has become hypersensitive.

26
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What are some symptoms of Anaphylaxis?

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  • Fainting
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
27
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What are some triggers of Anaphylaxis?

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  • Food
  • Bites and Stings
  • Medication
28
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How do you treat Anaphylactic shock?

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An epipen is the most common treatment.

29
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How do you prevent Anaphylaxis?

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The best way to prevent Anaphylaxis is to stay away from substances that trigger this severe reaction.

30
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What are sine causes of burns?

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  • Heat
  • Friction
  • Chemicals
  • Electricity
  • Radiation
31
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How do you treat flames and scalds?

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  1. Control the danger by removing the casualty or by putting out the flames.
  2. Immediately apply cold running water for up to 10 minutes.
  3. Cover the area with a clean, dry, non-stickdressing.
  4. Seek medical help.
32
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How do you treat electric burns?

A
  1. Switch off the power at the source.
  2. Cool the area with cold running water for 10 minutes.
  3. Cover the area with a sterile, non-adhesive bandage.
  4. Seek medical help.
33
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How do you treat chemical burns?

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  1. Flood the burn area with cold running water for 10 minutes.
  2. Protect yourself from contact with the chemical.
  3. Seek medical help.
34
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True or False - Always break blisters?

A

False

35
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How to treat bites and stings?

A
  1. DRSABCD.
  2. Keep the casualty still.
  3. Apply an immobilisation bandage.
  4. Use icepacks or hot fluids to manage pain.
  5. Monitor breathing and circulation.
    Seek medical help.
36
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True or False - Use vinegar on a bluebottle sting.

A

False

37
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What does a pressure immobilisation bandage do?

A

It slows circulation of venom from the site of more serious bites and stings.

38
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How do you apply a pressure immobilisation bandage?

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  1. Wrap the bandage firmly around the affected limb, starting just above the fingers toes and moving all the way up the limb.
  2. Use a split to keep the entire limb still.
  3. Attach the splint using another bandage.
  4. Don’t allow the casualty to move.
  5. Continually check fingers and toes for circulation.
39
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How do you treat poisoning?

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  1. DRSABCD
  2. Dial 000 (Ambulance) and then dial 13 11 26 (poisons information line).
  3. Call NSW fire brigade if there is gas or smoke contamination.
  4. If poison was ingested, don’t induce vomiting or give anything by mouth.
  5. If poison was inhaled, get the casualty into fresher and loosen their clothing.
  6. If poison was absorbed, remove contaminated clothing and shower the casualty.
40
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How do you treat overdose?

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  1. Call an ambulance.
  2. Check for a response. If there is no response, go through the ABCD procedure.
  3. if the casualty is breathing, put them into recovery position. Don’t leave them alone. Give nothing to the casualty, not even water.

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