First Aid Flashcards
(28 cards)
What three objectives of first aid?
Prevent further injury
Infection
Loss of life
What are the four methods of controlling bleeding?
Direct pressure
Elevation
Pressure points
Tourniquet as last resort
What is a pressure point?
Is a point on the body where a main artery lies near the skin surface and over a bone
What are the 11 pressure points?
Temple Jaw Neck Collar bone Inner upper arm Inner elbow Wrist Upper thigh Groin Knee Ankle
What re three classifications of burns?
First
Second
Third
Describe first degree burn?
Produces redness, warmth and mild pain
Describe second degree burn?
Causes red, blistered skin and severe pain
Describe third degree burn?
Destroys tissue, skin and bone in severe cases
What are two types of fractures?
Closed/simple
Open/compound
Describe closed/simple fracture.
Broken bone without break in skin
Describe open/Compound fracture.
Break in skin with possible bone protrusion
What is electric shock?
Person comes in contact with an electric energy source shock occurs
What are some indications of airway obstruction?
Inability to talk
Grasping and pointing to the throat
What are two heat related injuries?
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
What is heat exhaustion?
Serious disturbance of blood flow to the heart lungs and brain.
What is heat stroke?
A very serious condition caused by a breakdown of the sweating mechanism of the body
What are three types of cold weather injuries?
Hypothermia
Superficial frostbite
Deep frostbite
What is hypothermia?
General cooling of the whole body caused by exposure to low or rapidly falling temperature, cold moisture, snow or ice.
What is superficial frostbite?
Upper skin exposed to temperature of 32 degrees or lower
What is deep frostbite?
Deep tissue is exposed to temperature of 32 degrees or lower
What is shock?
Life threatening medical condition whereby the body suffers from insufficient blood flow throughout the body as a result of severe injury or illness
What is septic shock?
Bacteria multiplying in blood and releasing toxins
What is anaphylactic shock?
Severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction
What is cardiogenic shock?
Heart is damaged and unable to supply blood to the body
