First Aid

Which is a sign of a severe airway block?

Cannot breathe or talk

After raking leaves, a boy belly flops hard into a huge pile of leaves. He has a bruise on his stomach and shows signs of shock. What should you suspect?

Internal bleeding

You are hiking on a trail and come across and adult woman who appears to have trouble breathing and swelling of the tongue and face. What should you look for that could help you determine her possible medical condition?

Medical information jewelry.

You are running on a track at a local school. You come across a woman who has fallen and is bleeding from a cut on her leg. Where should you apply direct pressure?

On dressings over the cut

What should you do if your're not sure what actions to take in an emergency?

Phone 911 and ask for help

The warning signs of _______________________ include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, headache and trouble seeing.

Stroke

How do you protect an amputated body part?

Wrap in gauze, place it in a watertight plastic bag inside another container with ice or ice and water.

How long should you rub the surface of your hands together during handwashing?

at least 20 seconds

The first thing you should do when you consider giving first aid is

check the scene for safety for you and the injured

If a person falls from a ladder and then becomes sleepy or confused, vomits or complains of a headache, the person may have a

concussion

What should you spray on a person with heat exhaustion?

cool water

someone with low blood sugar is responding and can sit up and swallow, you should

give them something to eat or drink that contains sugar

A person with symptoms of a _______________ is usually awake and can talk, but may have an uncomfortable feeling, such as pain or pressure in the chest.

heart attack

You and a friend are picking berries at a local farm. You notice a man who has been stung by a bee and is having difficulty breathing. Where should the epi pen be injected into this person?

into the thigh, halfway between the hip and knee

What should you do if someone has an injury and the wound is caused by an object that is stuck inside the body?

leave it until you can see a health care provider and control bleeding

What should you do if someone with a serious injury or illness at work refuses care?

phone 911 and stay with the person until advanced help arrives

You are running on a treadmill at a local health club. You notice a man who has fallen on his treadmill and is bleeding from a cuts on his arm. Why is it important to properly remove your gloves after giving first aid?

to keep from touching or spreading the blood or other body fluids of the person you are helping

Why should you wear personal protective equipment (PPE)?

to protect yourself from bloodborne diseases

What is the next step when giving first aid to someone who has been bitten by a spider, after you've ensured scene safety and put on PPE?

wash the area with running water and soap

When you are providing first aid, you should

wear personal protective equipment (PPE)