Health Flashcards

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1
Q

an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets
ill or injured.

A

First Aid

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2
Q

It includes _______ and home care if medical assistance is not available or
delayed.

A

Self Help

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3
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Can mean the difference between ____ and _____ experience in extreme cases

A

Life And Death

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4
Q

Improper First aid can?

A

Do more harm than good

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Roles of First Aid

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  1. It is a bridge that fills the gap between the victim and physician
  2. Not intended to compete with or to take place of the services of a physician
  3. Ends when the services of the physician begins
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Objectives of First Aid

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  1. Save lives
  2. Prolong life
  3. Alleviate suffering
  4. Prevent further injury
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Characteristics of a good first aider

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  1. Gentle, does not cause pain and panic
  2. Observant, notices all signs
  3. Resourceful, makes best use of the things at hand
  4. Tactful, does not frighten the victim
  5. Symphatetic, comforts and reassures the victim
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8
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Do’s in First Aid

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Stay calm
Reassure and Comfort the victim
Check for medical bracelet indicating a condition (eg epilepsy, diabetes)
Loosen any tight clothing
Keep victim covered to reduce shock

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Don’ts in First Aid

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Give food and drink to an unconscious person
Move an injured person unless you need to place him/her in the recovery position

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10
Q

are measures of various physiological statistics taken in order to assess
the most basic body function

A

Vital Signs

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11
Q

According to WHO, how many children and teens die from an injury

A

2000+

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12
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five leading causes of unintentional injury

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road accidents, drowning, burns, falls, and poisoning.

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Guidelines and Procedures

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  1. Obtain consent of the victim if possible
  2. Gain the confidence of the victim
  3. Assess the victim’[s injury or sudden illness
  4. Identify the victim’s problems and which of them requires immediate first aid
  5. Seek medical care if necessary
  6. Provide the appropriate first aid treatment
  7. Get useful information about the victim for the use of attending medical personnel
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14
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A quick and systematic survey of the person to find out if there are conditions or injuries sustained as life threatening.

A

Primary Survey

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15
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(C.A.B.) stands for

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Circulation-Airway-Breathing

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16
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Check for ________, circulation, airway breathing, and control serious _______.

A

Vital signs
Bleedings

17
Q

Remember to consider possible ______ before you help. If it’s safe, then proceed with the primary survey.

A

Possible Danger

18
Q

A thermometer may not be available during emergency cases, so you may just use your hands to check the temperature of the victim. A very high or low body temperature may result to a more serious problem if not addressee immediately.

A

Body temperature

19
Q

what yo use if thermometer is unavailable

A

Measure temps with hands

20
Q

In order to check the pressure, you need an instrument like the stethoscope. Normal reading should be more than 120/80 and less than 140/90

A

Blood Pressure

21
Q

measuring blood pressure

A

Use a stethoscope
More than 120/80 and should not exceed 140/90

22
Q

restoring blood circulation by chest compression

A

Compression

23
Q

clearing the airway of the victim for breathing

A

Airway

24
Q

breathing for the victim through mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose

A

Breathing