First Aid - CQ2 Managing the major types of injuries and medical conditions

Question 1

What are Abrasions?

Answer 1

Scraped skin

Question 2

What are Sterile Materials and what are they used for?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What are nonstick dressing used for?

Answer 3

Reduce pain + trauma
Protection + healing mechanism
Prevent infections

Question 4

What are the two different types of wounds?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What does adding pressure do on a bleeding wound?

Answer 5

Controls the bleeding

Question 6

What are Dislocations and Fractures?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What are the symptoms of Dislocations and Fractures?

Answer 7

Deformity, swelling, bruising, pain, Inability to move

Question 8

What to use when immobilising a patient?

Answer 8

Sling
Splint
Bandage

Question 9

What does ice do for dislocation/fractures?

Answer 9

Reduces pain

Question 10

What are the symptoms of a head injury/concussion?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

How to treat a head injury/concussion

Answer 11

Support head/back
Lateral position if conscious

Question 12

Symptoms of an eye injury

Answer 12

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

Question 13

How to manage an eye injury

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Treating Nasal injuries

Answer 14

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

Question 15

What are the symptoms of a burn?

Answer 15

Swelling, redness, blisters, shock

Question 16

How to treat a burn

Answer 16

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

Question 17

How to manage a tooth injury?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What to do if electrocuted

Answer 18

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

Question 19

What to do in cases of chest injuries

Answer 19

Insure comfortable position
Shallow breathing
Pad injured area

Question 20

Symptoms of Abdominal injuries

Answer 20

Pain at site
Nausea and vomiting
Breathing difficulties
Blood in urine

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

What is a Stroke?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What are the symptoms of a stroke?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What is diabetes?

Answer 24

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

Question 25

What are the two types of diabetes?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

What are the symptoms of Hyper and hypoglycemia?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Prevention methods to diabetes

Answer 27

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

Question 28

What is the definition, symptoms and management of asthma?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What is epilepsy and what are the symptoms?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

What is Anaphylaxis and it's symptoms?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

How to manage Anaphylaxis

Answer 31

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

Question 32

What are the different ways poisoning could happen?

Answer 32

Swallowed Injection Inhalation Through skin

Question 33

What are the symptoms of a heat exhaustion?

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Symptoms of a heat stroke

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Management of heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Symptoms of Hypothermia

Answer 36

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

Question 37

What uses ice compressions as treatment

Answer 37

Wasps, red backs, spiders, bees, ants

Question 38

What uses pressure immobilisation as treatment?

Answer 38

Snake, funnel webs

Question 39

What uses heat compression as a treatment?

Answer 39

Blue bottles