First Aid Flashcards
PPE
personal protective equipment:
gloves; gown; eye protection; & masks.
What do you do for a choking adult? Where do you put your hands?
arms around; place fist under breastbone and place other hand over fist; do Heimlich Maneuver (2in into body) until obstruction is out.
symptoms of Heart Attack!
tightness in chest; fatigue; lightheaded; abnormal heartbeat; anxiety; SOB; pain in area between shoulder blades.
symptoms of head injury!
confusion; dizzy; nausea; difficulty concentrating; sensitivity to light/ sound
symptoms of allergic reaction
rash, sneezing, running nose, puffy eyes, hives, closing of airway!
symptoms of stroke!
face dropping
arm numbness
slurred speech
what do you do if someone is in shock?
lay them down (supine); feet 12in in air (unless they are injured); keep comfortable; may have to perform CPR.
what do you do for someone having a stroke.
call 911
note time noticed symptoms.
CPR if necessary
drive to hospital
what do you do for someone with low blood sugar if they are responsive and can swallow?
give sugary drink/food and let them rest. (can lay down on back or sit down)
how to treat nosebleed
pinch bridge of nose
lean head forward
how to treat bleeding.
superficial: gauze w/ pressure; after stopped, bandage wrap
deep; pack w/ gauze; may have to use a tourniquet
what to do if person had knife in them.
LEAVE IT! pulling it out could cause more bleeding.
what to do if possible broken bone/ sprain.
splint, don’t move, get to hospital
small burn
cool water for 10mins
bee sting: 30mins
the reaction may come later
