First Aid

A dislocation is defined as:

Displacement of a bone from a joint

What should you do if a person is choking, but is not able to speak, breathe, or cough?

Give five back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts

What should you do if a person is choking, but is still able to speak or breathe?

Have him cough forcefully

What should be done immediately if a person is bitten by a snake or shows signs of an allergic reaction to a bee sting?

If a person is bitten by a snake or shows signs of an allergic reaction to a bee sting, call EMS immediately and keep the victim as still as possible to slow the spread of the poison.

The initial signs of hypothermia might include:

Shivering Confusion Numbness Slow pulse Apathy Loss of coordination

slurred speech, confusion, and numbness

Stroke symptoms

The first thing you must do when approaching an accident victim is to:

Survey the scene Make mental notes Act quickly

poison ivy, poison sumac, battery acid, and lawn fertilizers

absorption

What should you do if a person is unconscious and not breathing?

begin chest compressions

Heat stroke can lead to ______ damage or even death

brain

Extended exposure to extreme temperatures can be _____.

dangerous

A minor cut or bruise will usually cause someone to go into shock.

false

According to the Good Samaritan laws, you may administer aid without a conscious victim's permission.

false

Bruises are caused by a scraping away of the skin's surface and are susceptible to infection.

false

In order to preserve an amputated body part, place it in a bucket of ice.

false

The Good Samaritan laws are meant to discourage bystanders from helping accident victims.

false

To care for a minor cut, clean the wound with soap and water before the bleeding has stopped.

false: after

___ degree burns only cause redness, minor pain and swelling.

first

Burns can be classified as _____ degree.

first, second, or third

Which injuries should be kept immobile until EMS arrives and the victim is transported to a medical facility?

fractures, dislocations, and head injuries

nausea, persistent chest pain, and irregular pulse rate

heart attack symptoms

______ are often the initial sign of a heat-related emergency.

heat cramps

The signs of ___________ might include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness.

heat exhaustion

The signs of ________ include hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating.

heat stroke

medication, vitamins, pesticides, and household cleaners

ingestion

car exhaust, household cleaners, and chlorine fumes

inhalation

insect stings, animal and people bites, and hypodermic needles

injection

If someone is bitten by an animal you should not:

leave the area exposed and untreated

_____ degree burns are characterized by damage to the epidermis and the dermis.

second

The most important thing to do in an emergency is what?

stay calm

a sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery

stroke

Why is it important to wear rubber gloves or a plastic face mask?

to protect yourself and the victim from the spread of infectious diseases to keep blood or other fluids from getting on your face or hands

An amputation is categorized as an avulsion.

true

As a witness to an accident, you are the initial link in the system of emergency resources known as EMS.

true

If someone is suffering from frostbite, submerge the affected area in _________ water until unfrozen; do not rub the area.

warm

the cessation of the pumping of the heart

cardiac arrest

_______ burns should be flushed with cool water until EMS arrives.

chemical

In which of the following accident situations would you call both EMS and the Poison Control Center?

chest and throat pain and evidence of an overdose vomiting blood and a spilled bottle of drain cleaner irregular breathing, severe abdominal cramps, and a partially eaten meal all of the above

If a shock victim is feeling cold, the best thing to do is to give him a drink of warm water.

false

If a victim needs advanced medical aid that you are not qualified to perform, you are legally obligated to attempt whatever aid that is necessary.

false

If the victim is in a safe position, it is legal to move him or her.

false

If you cannot stop a severe wound from bleeding before EMS arrives, the best care to give is to wash the wound with soap and water.

false

In order to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, keep him moving until EMS arrives.

false

Covering the victim with a blanket and putting on warm dry clothes will help a victim of hypothermia to warm up

gradually

the death of part of the heart muscle

heart attack

In which of the following situations should you alert EMS?

loss of consciousness

When treating __________ burns, run cool water over the burned area, pat dry, and then cover with a sterile bandage.

minor

A list of emergency care numbers should be kept where?

near every phone in the house

Signs of a sprain might include:

swelling

Elevating a shock victim's feet will help his circulation.

true

If a victim is conscious, you must ask his or her permission to administer first aid.

true

Many deaths caused by accidents can be prevented.

true

Once you begin to administer aid, you cannot leave the victim under any circumstances, unless your life is threatened.

true

Shock is a life-threatening condition that reduces the blood flow to major organs.

true

The main objective in caring for a cut is to stop the bleeding.

true

To treat a severe or minor wound, apply direct pressure with a bandage or a towel.

true

Signs of moderate to severe frostbite include:

white or grayish skin blisters numbness

Place a check next to the pertinent information about an accident that will need to be given to an EMS dispatcher.

your name how the victims are being helped who is in involved in the emergency what happened where the emergency is located

There are _____ categories of soft tissue wounds.

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