Preventative Health Care and First Aid Study Guide
Direct Pressure
A severe would or minor cut can be treated be applying what with a bandage or towel?
Gradually
A victim of hypothermia should be warmed up whatly?
incision
A what is a cut made with a smooth edge that can cause injury to muscles, nerves, and other tissues?
Stroke
A what is the sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery?
Unexpected
An accident is an what event that usually results in injury or loss?
Fracture
Broken, chipped, or cracked bone
Responsible adult
Children should only be allowed to play in a pool when an who is supervising?
Secluded
Don't enter a what place alone?
Helmet
Every bicyclist should wear a what?
Move it
If someone has suffered a neck, back, or head injury, you should not what?
Warm
If someone is suffering from frostbite, submerge the affected area in what water until frozen?
Shock
In order to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into what, have him or her lie down and keep warm until EMS arrives?
Allowing space and time to react to other drivers
Principles of defensive driving include what?
fast
Swimming near a what current could cause you to drown?
Heart attack
The death of part of the heart muscle is commonly known as a what?
Buckle your seat and adjust the seat belt
The driver and all passengers should always what before the car starts?
Safety
The freedom from the occurrence of accidents.
First Aid
The quick and ready administration of basic medical help given to victims until emergency medical care can be given.
Heat Stroke
The signs of what include hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating?
Heat exhaustion
The signs of what might include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness?
Source
To prevent the spread of flames cause be a grease spill, use a fire extinguisher or throw baking soda on the fire's what?
Loaded
Treat all guns as if they are what?
Electrocuted
Using electrical tools and small appliances while your hands are wet could cause you to get what?
1st. Survey the scene. Take mental notes. 2nd. Check for vital signs 3rd. Call EMS 4th. First Aid
What are the steps upon arriving at the scene of an accident?
Chemical
What burns should be flushed with cool water until EMS arrives?
Smoke detector
What function as an early warning system, notifying you that smoke is in the air?
Diving
What into a body of water with underwater obstructions could lead to a head, neck, or back injury?
Shock
What is a life threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness?
Not following boat safety
What is a major cause of drowning in boating accidents?
Stay Calm
What is the most important thing to do in an emergency?
Provides legal protection for rescuers and victims
What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan laws?
Hot
When evacuating a burning building, do not open doors that are what?
Minor
When treating a what burn, run cool water over the burned area, pat dry, and then cover with sterile bandage?
In a locked cabinet
Where should all medications be kept?
Fireproof container
Where should flammable materials be stored?
Basement, Room in the center of the first floor, and under the staircase in the center of the house.
Where should shelter from a tornado be sought?
In a building
Where should you seek shelter when lightning begins to strike?
No
Will drinking plenty of alcohol will help your body to cope with cold weather conditions?
People and pets
You should always clear the yard of who and what before using the lawn mower or other power equipment?
Impaired
You should never drive a car if you are what?
Falling
bathtubs and shower stalls should be equipped with a grab bar and a rubber mat to help prevent what?
