first aid part one

Question 1

ratio of compressions to breaths during cpr

Answer 1

30 to 2

Question 2

how should the head be placed for cpr?

Answer 2

head tilt and chin lift

Question 3

how should a person be lying if they are vomiting?

Answer 3

on their side

Question 4

first aid is directed at controlling _________ and preventing ________

Answer 4

bleeding and infection

Question 5

where is the brachial artery?

Answer 5

inside of the upper arm

Question 6

where is the carotid artery located?

Answer 6

side of neck

Question 7

where is the femoral artery located?

Answer 7

the thigh

Question 8

direct pressure

Answer 8

applying pressure directly on the wound

Question 9

elevation

Answer 9

raise the injured part above the level of the victims heart

Question 10

pressure point

Answer 10

apply pressure to the nearest pressure point so the blood supply can be cut off

Question 11

pressure bandage

Answer 11

apply pressure bandage to hold the dressings in place

Question 12

arterial bleeding

Answer 12

spurts out, heavy blood loss, bright red, must be controlled quick

Question 13

venous bleeding

Answer 13

slower bleeding, dark red, steadier

Question 14

capillary bleeding

Answer 14

oozes, clots easier

Question 15

abrasion

Answer 15

scrape on the skin

Question 16

laceration

Answer 16

wound that involves tearing of the tissues by way of excessive force; jagged irregular injury with tearing.

Question 17

puncture

Answer 17

wound caused by sharp pointed object

Question 18

amputation

Answer 18

body part cut off

Question 19

what are some signs of infection?

Answer 19

redness, swelling, puss, warm/fever, red streaks

Question 20

what is shock?

Answer 20

also called hypoperfusion, can be defined as a clinical set of signs and symptoms associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs especially brain and heart

Question 21

what organs does shock most effect?

Answer 21

brain and heart

Question 22

anaphylactic shock

Answer 22

caused by a severe allergic reaction during which your body releases histamine causing vasodilation
treatment is to push antihistamines

Question 23

hemorrhagic shock

Answer 23

cause is bleeding or loss of blood plasma. decrease in blood volume causes blood pressure to drop, decreases blood flow to body cells.
treatment is push fluids and give blood once the bleeding has stopped

Question 24

septic shock

Answer 24

cause is infection that spreads to the blood. poisons toxins in blood causes vasodilation, blood pressure drops, less oxygen to body cells
treatment is to push antibiotics to rid the infection

Question 25

in triage, black tags mean

Answer 25

the person is dead

Question 26

in triage, the red tag means

Answer 26

the person is in critical condition and needs attention immediately

Question 27

in triage, the yellow tag means

Answer 27

the person needs attention but the attention can be delayed until red tags are taken care of

Question 28

in triage, the green tag means

Answer 28

the person is stable and only has minor injuries

Question 29

what is the difference between closed wounds and open wounds?

Answer 29

closed wound= no break in skin

open wound= break in skin

Question 30

what are signs and symptoms of internal bleeding?

Answer 30

tenderness, deformity, excessive thirst, cold and clammy skin, rapid weak pulse, swelling