First aid study guide. Hosa CPR first aid competition
Abrasion the skin is scraped off
After 8-10 minutes of hypoperfusion, brain cells are damaged False; it is 4-6 minutes
irreversibly
After determining an emergency exists the next step is to take True
appropriate action to help the victim/victims
After pain subsides, use dry, sterile gauze to blot the area dry True
After splint is applied It is essential to note the circulation Andy the effects on the nerve endings of the skin below
the splint to make sure the splint is not too tight
All victims with full thickness burns should relieve medical care True
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amputation body part is cut off and separated from the body
Apply a dry sterile dressing in order to... Prevent infection
Apply dressing to only the injured eye False; provide dressing for both eyes to prevent involuntary movement from the injured eye
Are third degree burns painful? Third degree burns can be either extremely painful, or if nerve endings are destroyed,
relatively painless
Arterial blood spurts from wound, heavy blood loss, and is bright red
Avulsion tissue is torn or separated from victim's body
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bandages material used to hold dressings in place, secure splints, and support and protect body parts
Basic principals of first aid for a strain include Encourage the victim to rest the affected muscle while providing support
Recommend bed rest with a backboard under the mattress for a strained back
Apply cold applications to reduce the swelling
After the swelling decreases, apply warm, wet applications because warmth relaxes the
muscles; different types of cold and heat packs are available
Obtain medical help for severe strains and all back injuries
Basic treatment for fractures include... Maintain respiration's
Treat for shock
Keep the broken bone from moving
Prevent further injury
Use device such as splints and slings to prevent movement of the injured part
Obtain medical help whenever a fracture is evident or suspected
Because the victim usually does not feel pain l, the part must be True
warned carefully, taking care not to burn the injured tissue
A burn is an injury caused by: list 5 Fire
Heat
Chemical agents
Radiation
Electricity
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Call EMS before providing any care when you are caring for... An unconscious adult
An unconscious child who has reached puberty
An unconscious infant or child with a high risk for heart problems
Call for medical help immediately if the victim has severe True
partial-thickness or full-thickness burns
Capillary blood oozes from the wound slowly, less red than arterial blood, clots easily
Care for contact with plants such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
include If rash or weeping sores develop after 2-3 days, lotions such as calamine or Caladryl May
relief the discomfort
If the condition is severe obtain medical help
Care should be taken to make sure that no unnecessary True
movement while applying a splint
Causes of First Degree burn Sunburn
Brief contact with hot objects or steam
Exposure to weak acid or alkali
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Abrasion the skin is scraped off
After 8-10 minutes of hypoperfusion, brain cells are damaged False; it is 4-6 minutes
irreversibly
After determining an emergency exists the next step is to take True
appropriate action to help the victim/victims
After pain subsides, use dry, sterile gauze to blot the area dry True
After splint is applied It is essential to note the circulation Andy the effects on the nerve endings of the skin below
the splint to make sure the splint is not too tight
All victims with full thickness burns should relieve medical care True
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, First aid study guide. Hosa CPR first aid competition
amputation body part is cut off and separated from the body
Apply a dry sterile dressing in order to... Prevent infection
Apply dressing to only the injured eye False; provide dressing for both eyes to prevent involuntary movement from the injured eye
Are third degree burns painful? Third degree burns can be either extremely painful, or if nerve endings are destroyed,
relatively painless
Arterial blood spurts from wound, heavy blood loss, and is bright red
Avulsion tissue is torn or separated from victim's body
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, First aid study guide. Hosa CPR first aid competition
bandages material used to hold dressings in place, secure splints, and support and protect body parts
Basic principals of first aid for a strain include Encourage the victim to rest the affected muscle while providing support
Recommend bed rest with a backboard under the mattress for a strained back
Apply cold applications to reduce the swelling
After the swelling decreases, apply warm, wet applications because warmth relaxes the
muscles; different types of cold and heat packs are available
Obtain medical help for severe strains and all back injuries
Basic treatment for fractures include... Maintain respiration's
Treat for shock
Keep the broken bone from moving
Prevent further injury
Use device such as splints and slings to prevent movement of the injured part
Obtain medical help whenever a fracture is evident or suspected
Because the victim usually does not feel pain l, the part must be True
warned carefully, taking care not to burn the injured tissue
A burn is an injury caused by: list 5 Fire
Heat
Chemical agents
Radiation
Electricity
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, First aid study guide. Hosa CPR first aid competition
Call EMS before providing any care when you are caring for... An unconscious adult
An unconscious child who has reached puberty
An unconscious infant or child with a high risk for heart problems
Call for medical help immediately if the victim has severe True
partial-thickness or full-thickness burns
Capillary blood oozes from the wound slowly, less red than arterial blood, clots easily
Care for contact with plants such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
include If rash or weeping sores develop after 2-3 days, lotions such as calamine or Caladryl May
relief the discomfort
If the condition is severe obtain medical help
Care should be taken to make sure that no unnecessary True
movement while applying a splint
Causes of First Degree burn Sunburn
Brief contact with hot objects or steam
Exposure to weak acid or alkali
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