First Aid Flashcards

(36 cards)

1
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3 objectives of first aid

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Save Life; Prevent Further Injury; Prevent Infection

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2
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Methods of Controlling Bleeding

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Direct Pressure
Elevation
Pressure Points

Last Resort Tourniquet

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3
Q

How many pressure points on each side of the body?

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11

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4
Q

Facial Artery

A

JAW

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5
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Superficial Temporal Artery

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TEMPLE

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6
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Subclavian Artery

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COLLAR BONE

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7
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Common Carotid Artery

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NECK

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8
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Brachial Artery

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INNER UPPER ARM

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9
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Brachial Artery

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INNER ELBOW

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10
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Radial/Ulnar Artery

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WRIST

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11
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Femoral Artery

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UPPER THIGH

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12
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Iliac Artery

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GROIN

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13
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Popliteal Artery

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KNEE

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14
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Anterior/Posterior Tibial Artery

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ANKLE

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15
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Shock

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Disruption of circulatory system

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16
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Shock Symptoms

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vacant/lackluster eyes
		         Shallow/irregular breathing
		         Cold/moist/pale skin
		         Nausea
		         Weak/Absent Pulse
17
Q

Shock Treatment

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Treatment: Elevate Feet 6 – 12 inch

Cover with blanket
Reassure/calm victim

18
Q

What are the 3 types of burns?

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1st, 2nd, 3rd

19
Q

Describe 1st Degree Burn

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Mildest, producing redness, increased warmth, tenderness and mild pain

20
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Describe 2nd Degree Burn

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Red and blistered skin; severe pain

21
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Describe 3rd Degree Burn

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Destroyed tissue, skin and bone in severe cases

Severe pain may be absent due to nerve endings being destroyed

22
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Heat Exhaustion

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Serous disturbance of blood flow to the brain, heart and lungs

Symptoms: Skin cool, moist and clammy; pupils dilated; normal/subnormal body temp.

Treatment: Move victim to cool/a/c area; loosen clothing; apply cool cloths to head/groin/ankles

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Heat Exhaustion Symptoms

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Symptoms: Skin cool, moist and clammy; pupils dilated; normal/subnormal body temp.

24
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Heat Exhaustion Treatment

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Treatment: Move victim to cool/a/c area; loosen clothing; apply cool cloths to head/groin/ankles

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Heat Stroke
Breakdown of sweating mechanism
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Heat Stroke Symptoms
Symptoms: Hot/Dry skin; uneven pupil dilation; weak/rapid pulse
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Heat Stroke Treatment
Treatment: Douse with cold water; place cold packs shoulders/neck/ankles/groin
28
Open Fracture
“Compound” fracture Open wound in the tissue or skin Protruding bone
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Closed Fracture
“Simple” fracture Internal No break in skin
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Electric Shock: Personnel Rescue
DO NOT touch body, wire, or object that may be conducting electricity. 1st: Look for twitching 2nd: No switch – broom handle Treatment: Artificial breathing if pulse – CPR no pulse
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Hypothermia
Cooling of body caused by exposure
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Hypothermia Symptoms
Symptoms: Pale/unconscious; slow and shallow breathing; pulse faint/undetectable; tissue feels semi-rigid
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Hypothermia treamtent
Treatment: Bring body temp to normal; wrap in warm blankets
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Superficial Frostbite
Ice crystals forming in the upper skin layers after exposure to a temperature of 32 degrees or lower
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Deep Frostbite
Ice crystals forming in the deeper tissues after exposure to a temperature of 32 degrees or lower
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Deep Frostbite Treatment
Treatment: Victim indoors; re-warm – place them in warm water or with hot water bottles; never rub area; do not allow to thaw if possible to become refrozen