U2C4L2: First Aid for Common Emergencies Flashcards

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Allergic

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Having an abnormal physical reaction to something eaten, touched, or inhaled.

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2
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Hydrogen Peroxide

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An antiseptic cleaning liquid.

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3
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Antibiotic

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A medication used to fight infection.

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4
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Ligament

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Tissues that hold bones together.

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5
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Rabies

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A type of virus that affects the nervous system.

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6
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What are the seven steps for dealing with minor cuts?

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  1. Wash hands/use gloves.
  2. Stop the bleeding.
  3. Clean the cut with hydrogen peroxide.
  4. Put antibiotic cream/ointment on cut.
  5. Apply bandage.
  6. Change the bandage when necessary.
  7. Watch for redness, pain, etc.
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7
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What is the RICE method for sprains?

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  • Rest (rest for 24-48 hours)
  • Ice (ice it for no more than 20 min at a time)
  • Compression (wrap it)
  • Elevation (raise above heart to reduce swelling)
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8
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What are tick bites and how can you prevent them?

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They are in wooden areas, and to prevent them avoid bushes, walk on trail, and check clothes and other items.

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9
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What are the four steps for removing a tick?

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  1. Use tweezers to grasp tick as close to skin as you can.
  2. Pull upward with steady, even pressure.
  3. Clean the bite area.
  4. Dispose of tick with alcohol, tape, or flushing it.
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10
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What are Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

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  • Lyme Disease: 3-30 days after bite (fever, chills, rash)
  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: 2-14 days after bite (fever, rash, red eyes)
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How should you help someone who fainted?

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  • Leave the victim lying down, check the airway, and if they are breathing, raise legs above head.
  • Loosen tight clothing and maybe use a cool water sponge.
  • If they do not regain consciousness in 1-2 minutes, call for help.
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