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
