U2C4L1: First Aid Emergencies Flashcards
Universal Precautions
Actions taken to prevent the spread of disease.
Contaminated
Contains something harmful.
Good Samaritan laws
Laws to protect volunteers from lawsuits if medical complications arise after they have administered first aid.
Conscious
Awake; aware of what is going on.
Shock
A serious condition in which a person’s organs aren’t getting enough blood or oxygen.
Fracture
Broken.
Immobilize
To keep from moving; stay still.
Paralysis
Unable to move.
Persistent
Repeated or constant.
What are some supplies you should have in your first aid kit?
- Instruments (tweezers, scissors)
- Equipment (thermometer, cold pack)
- Medications (aspirin, antiseptic ointment)
- Dressings (gauze pads, adhesive tape/bandages)
- Miscellaneous (tissues, hand sanitizer)
What are the four steps to take in most emergencies?
- Recognize the signs of an emergency (use senses and be alert)
- Remove immediate dangers (be safe; remove person/dangerous things)
- Gather information and take action (have info to call for help)
- Call for help if needed (call if the victim: has trouble breathing, is bleeding severely, is or becomes unconscious)
What are the seven life saving steps?
- Check to see if the victim is conscious (yes=3, no=2).
- Check for breathing and heartbeat.
- Check for bleeding.
- Check for signs of shock (sweaty, pale, weak).
- Check for fractures.
- Check for burns.
- Check for head injury (slurred speech, headaches).
First Aid
Immediate care given to a victim of injury or sudden illness before professional medical help arrives.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
What are the six steps for making an effective 911 call?
- Speak slowly and clearly.
- Identify yourself and phone number.
- Give your location and location of injured/sick person.
- Describe what happened in detail.
- Let the operator tell you what to do and ask questions.
- Hang up last, maybe until help arrives.
