health Flashcards
What kind of wound is caused by pointed objects?
Puncture
What kind of knot is used in bandaging?
Square Knot
What kind of transport is used when the victim is seriously injured and should not be lifted?
Blanket drag
What is the assessment of the victim if the pupil has no reaction?
Death
What kind of scary and transport is the easiest way to transport a light and smaller victim?
Fireman’s carry
What is being used when the victim is unconscious and define immediately life-threatening conditions?
Primary survey
What do you call the details discovered by applying your senses during a examination?
Vital functions
What is the people appearance is the assessment of the victim is a state of shock?
Small pupils
What kind of bandage is used to support joints or hold dressing in place?
Triangular
What do you call a piece of cloth that covers a wound to prevent infection or to stop bleeding?
Bandage
What phase of bandaging is used for wounds on top of head, chest, and as arm sling?
Open phase
What kind of wound is caused by rubbing or scraping the skin against a rough surface?
Abrasion
What is the importance of first aid for common unintentional injury?
First aid is an important tool in quickly responding to accidents.
To ensure that injuries can be efficiently and promptly dealt with before a trained medical professional arrives to administer more specialized treatment.
Provides an essential role in keeping a casualty from getting worse.
What characteristics of a first aider makes the best things at hand?
Resourceful
What is the objective of first aid?
To alleviate suffering.
