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First Aid - CQ2 Flashcards

1
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What are Abrasions?

A

Scraped skin

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2
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What are Sterile Materials and what are they used for?

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Another word for alcohol wipes used to cleanse area so it can prevent infections

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3
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What are nonstick dressing used for?

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Reduce pain + trauma
Protection + healing mechanism
Prevent infections

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4
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What are the two different types of wounds?

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Penetrating: Deep wound from an object
Open: Incisions (surgical cut) or Laceration (Deep cut/tear)

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5
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What does adding pressure do on a bleeding wound?

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Controls the bleeding

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6
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What are Dislocations and Fractures?

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D: Bone knocked out of normal position
F: Broken bone (Under skin, Penetrating or Complicated)

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7
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What are the symptoms of Dislocations and Fractures?

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Deformity, swelling, bruising, pain, Inability to move

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8
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What to use when immobilising a patient?

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Sling
Splint
Bandage

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9
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What does ice do for dislocation/fractures?

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Reduces pain

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10
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What are the symptoms of a head injury/concussion?

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Nausea, dizzy, headaches
Memory loss, unconscious
Blurred vision or speech
Loss of movement

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11
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How to treat a head injury/concussion

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Support head/back
Lateral position if conscious

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12
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Symptoms of an eye injury

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Irritation/pain in the eyes
Watery/redness
Inability to open eyes

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13
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How to manage an eye injury

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Do not remove embedded object by rubbing
Cover eyes, lateral position (depends on seriousness)

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14
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Treating Nasal injuries

A

Breath through mouth
Lean forward and pinch nose if bleeding
DO NOT attempt to remove object

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15
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What are the symptoms of a burn?

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Swelling, redness, blisters, shock

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16
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How to treat a burn

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Run under cold water
Remove jewelry
DO NOT break blisters or apply cream

17
Q

How to manage a tooth injury?

A

Keep the tooth in place if loose
Clean with saliva or place in milk if knocked out

18
Q

What to do if electrocuted

A

Turn off power source
Don’t move live wires
Run under cold water if burnt

19
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What to do in cases of chest injuries

A

Insure comfortable position
Shallow breathing
Pad injured area

20
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Symptoms of Abdominal injuries

A

Pain at site
Nausea and vomiting
Breathing difficulties
Blood in urine

21
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What is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

A

A heart attack is when the capillaries are blocked stopping the blood circulation
A cardiac arrest is when the heart ceases to function and stops pumping blood

22
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What is a Stroke?

A

When there is an interruption of the blood supply to the brain

23
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What are the symptoms of a stroke?

A

Slurred speech
Blurred vision
Irregular pupil size
Loss of movement and consciousness
Seizures

24
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What is diabetes?

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When either the body isn’t able to produce and regulate INSULIN to maintain blood sugar levels OR when sugar levels are monitored to moderate diet

25
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What are the two types of diabetes?

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Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar (teens)
Hyperglycemia: High blood sugar (adults)

26
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What are the symptoms of Hyper and hypoglycemia?

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Hypoglycemia: Rapid pulse, profuse sweating, trembling, dizziness, hunger
Hyperglycemia: Rapid pulse, drowsiness, thirsty

27
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Prevention methods to diabetes

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Meals are regular intervals, complex carbs, regular exercise, avoid large amounts of fat

28
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What is the definition, symptoms and management of asthma?

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Narrowing of airways causing breathing difficulties
S: Tightness is chest, sweating, wheezing, difficulty talking, coughing
M: Reassuring, assisting medication, monitoring breathing, water, relaxation- controlled breathing

29
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What is epilepsy and what are the symptoms?

A

A disruption in the brain function
S: Rigid body, tight jaw, mouth frothing, loss of bladder control, unconscious

30
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What is Anaphylaxis and it’s symptoms?

A

A sudden allergy reaction
S: Breathing/talking difficulty, swelling, tightness, wheezing, coughing, unconscious, hives, redness, vomiting, abdominal pain

31
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How to manage Anaphylaxis

A

DRSABCD
Remove the trigger
Implement victims’s anaphylaxis management plan
Urgent medical assistance

32
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What are the different ways poisoning could happen?

A

Swallowed
Injection
Inhalation
Through skin

33
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What are the symptoms of a heat exhaustion?

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Rapid/weak pulse, clammy, pale skin, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, profuse sweating, dilated pupils, extreme thrist

34
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Symptoms of a heat stroke

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Unconscious, body temperature rises, rapid breathing/pulse, lack of sweat, hot, dry skin

35
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Management of heat exhaustion and heat stroke

A

DRSABCD
Rest in cool, shaded area, ice + wet towels on body, water

36
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Symptoms of Hypothermia

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Shivering, weak pulse, slurred speech, slow response, shallow breathing

37
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What uses ice compressions as treatment

A

Wasps, red backs, spiders, bees, ants

38
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What uses pressure immobilisation as treatment?

A

Snake, funnel webs

39
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What uses heat compression as a treatment?

A

Blue bottles

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