First aid test Flashcards
1st degree burn
(less severe) affects top layer of skin
what are the 3 types of burns
1st, 2nd, and 3rd
2nd degree burn
(mild severe) affects top layer of skin and blisters
3rd degree burn
(most severe) affects skin, nerves, muscles, fat, bone
how to treat burns
cold water, dress the wound, do not remove clothing
what are the 4 types of wounds
Abrasion, Laceration, Puncture, Avulsion
Abrasion
scrape, easily infected, clean and cover wound
Laceration
cut, cover wound, direct pressure, depending on severity seek Md
Puncture
pin, internal bleeding, and infection
Avulsion
cut off, gather severed body part, pack on ice, cover wound and get to hospital
how can you be poisoned
swallowing, inhaling, bites, contact
what to do when poisoned
- )find the culprit
- ) call nearest poison control
- ) give all information on what the poison was
when poisoned, what is something to drink to help you vomit
milk (alkaline) or salty warm water (emetic)
what happens if you move after being bit and injected with posison
may have more poison pump through the body
what causes choking to occur
food/object is lodged in the trachea
what is the universal chocking sign
hands wrapped around kneck
what should you do if you see someone chocking
- ) ask the person if they are ok
2. ) if there is no breathing, speaking, or coughing begin the Hemlich Maneuver
what does a sprain affect
joints and ligaments
what does a strain affect
muscles
what is a closed fracture
(simple) skin is intact
what is an open fracture
(compound) fractures- the bone punctures the skin
how can you try to keep the bone end from moving
make or add a splint
what should you never do when dealing with a fracture
never attempt to set the bone
what do you do when dealing with a nose bleed
bring pressure to the bridge of the nose and keep head forward
