Unit 8 First Aid

Question 1

Ambulance

Answer 1

a vehicle specially equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.

Question 2

Burn

Answer 2

Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running water or apply a cool, wet compress until the pain eases.

Question 3

Diabetes

Answer 3

is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high.

Question 4

immobilisation

Answer 4

the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; “the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team

Question 5

Recovery Position

Answer 5

is one of a series of variations on a lateral recumbent or three-quarters prone position of the body, often used for unconscious but breathing casualties.

Question 6

Anaphylaxis

Answer 6

an acute allergic reaction to an antigen (e.g. a bee sting) to which the body has become hypersensitive.

Question 7

consciousness

Answer 7

at its simplest, is “sentience or awareness of internal and external existence”.

Question 8

epilepsy

Answer 8

A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures

Question 9

Rash

Answer 9

displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action.

Question 10

Swelling

Answer 10

an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.

Question 11

Angina

Answer 11

condition marked by severe pain in the chest, often also spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck, caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart.

Question 12

Cpr

Answer 12

is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including a heart attack or near drowning, in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

Question 13

Faint

Answer 13

is a temporary loss of consciousness. If you’re about to faint, you’ll feel dizzy, lightheaded, or nauseous.

Question 14

Seizure

Answer 14

is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in your behavior, movements or feelings, and in levels of consciousness.

Question 15

Symptoms

Answer 15

a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

Question 16

Asthma

Answer 16

a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. It usually results from an allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity.

Question 17

Defibrillation

Answer 17

the stopping of fibrillation of the heart by administering a controlled electric shock in order to allow restoration of the normal rhythm.

Question 18

Fracture

Answer 18

the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material.

Question 19

Shock

Answer 19

is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow.

Question 20

Wound

Answer 20

an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.