First AID

What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockade of blood flow to the brain

Stroke

In general, a splint should be-

snug and tight. Should give support

How should you care for a person with a possible head, neck or back injury?

minimize movement

What should you do for a person with heat exhaustion?

move to cooler place

How should you care for someone with frostbitten hands?

remove wet clothing, move to warm area.

A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should-

wrap loosely,cool it with water

You suspect that someone is having a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting and is having trouble breathing. What should you do?

Call 9-1-1

What should you do if you suspect that a conscious person has been poisoned?

Call poison control

Sudden illness results from too much/little sugar in the person's blood

Diabetic Emergency (diabetics)

When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should-

Don't touch them. Move all objects around them that can cause an injury.

In stroke recognition, what dose F.A.S.T stand for?

Face-Arm-Speech-Time

Which injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin?

Open fracture

What signals should you look for to determine if a person is bleeding internally?

bruising, vomiting blood, bumps in skin, person is confused

What is the first step in caring for a bleeding wound?

cover it up with a cloth and apply pressure

The progression that heart-related emergencies can follow from (least sever) to (most sever)

cramps, exhaustion, and stroke