First Aid for Common Conditions PT 2

Question 1

Types of Burn (C2-DB-SER)

Answer 1

Dry burn
Scald
Electrical Burn
Cold Injury
Chemical burn
Radiation burn

Question 2

cause of dry burns

Answer 2

flames
contact with hot objects

Question 3

scald cause

Answer 3

hot liquids

Question 4

Electrical Burn causes

Answer 4

lightning
low/high-voltage current

Question 5

Cold Injury causes

Answer 5

frostbite
contact with freezing metal/vapors

Question 6

Chemical burn

Answer 6

domestic/industrial chemicals

Question 7

Radiation burn

Answer 7

exposure to radioactive substance
sunburn

Question 8

Painful
No edema
redness
blanches w/ pressure

Answer 8

superficial burn

Question 9

blistered
moist
painful

Answer 9

partial thickness

Question 10

dry
discolored
no pain

Answer 10

full thickness

Question 11

Superficial
Burn
(first degree)

Answer 11

1. Soak in cool water until pain
   subsides.
2. Do not apply ice.
3. Do not apply toothpaste.

Question 12

Partial/Full
Thickness
Burn

Answer 12

1. Remove ring or watch that can
   constrict the burned area.
2. Leave the blisters alone.
3. Cover with dry sterile dressing
   and bandage.
4. Seek medical attention at once.

Question 13

sudden, painful tightening
of a muscle

Answer 13

Muscle
cramps/spasm

Question 14

STRETCH OUT the affected muscle.
MASSAGE the cramped muscle firmly
but gently.
APPLY moist heat.
Get MEDICAL HELP if cramps persist.

Answer 14

Muscle
cramps/spasm

Question 15

injury to a ligament or joint capsule: ______

injury to a tendon: _____

Answer 15

1. sprain
2. strain

Question 16

treatment for sprain & strain (RICE)

Answer 16

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

Apply cold compress over the injured area, 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off.

Do not put ice directly on the skin.

Question 17

SEPARATION of two bones
where they meet at a
JOINT:

partial or
complete BREAK in the
BONE:

Answer 17

1. dislocation
2. fracture

Question 18

treatment for dislocation or fracture (IACT)

Answer 18

Immobilize
Activate medical assistance
Control Shock
Treat secondary injuries

Do NOT give a person with
a fracture anything to
DRINK, this could
complicate medical
treatment. If s/he is
thirsty, MOISTEN LIPS with a
DAMP CLOTH.

Question 19

a. REMOVE STINGER (SCRAPE with
any HARD PLASTIC material)
b. wash wound
c. cover the wound
d. apply a cold pack
e. watch for signals of allergic
reaction

Answer 19

Insect Bites Treatment

Question 20

soak area in VINEGAR: __ sting

soak in NON-SCALDING HOT WATER until pain goes away: ___ sting

for both:
2. clean & bandage the wound
3. call for medical help if necessary

Answer 20

jellyfish; sting ray

Question 21

WASH the wound thoroughly with
soap and water for AT LEAST 15 MINS. Dry with clean cloth.
Cover the wound with dry sterile dressing.

Seek urgent medical attention for
anti-rabies shots.

Answer 21

Dog Bite

Question 22

1. Wash the wound.
2. Keep bitten part STILL and
   LOWER than the HEART.
3. Bring to the nearest
   hospital.

Answer 22

Snakebite

Question 23

1. Check level of consciousness and
   breathing.
2. Seek medical attention
   immediately. Call the National Poison Management and Control
   Center (02) 524-1078 or local poison control center.
3. Do NOT induce vomiting.
4. Bring a SAMPLE of the poison

Answer 23

Poisoning

Question 24

1. Check circulation, airway, and breathing.
2. Loosen tight clothing and ensure a supply
   of fresh air.
3. Turn the casualty into the recovery position
   and make him/her comfortable.

Answer 24

Fainting

Question 25

DEATH of a BRAIN TISSUE due to a BLOOD CLOT that blocks a narrowed artery in the brain

Answer 25

stroke

Question 26

FAST: Stroke

Answer 26

Face: look uneven? Arm: One arm hanging down? Speech: Slurred speech? Time: Call 911 now

Question 27

1. Do a primary survey (circulation, airway, and breathing) of the casualty. 2. Call for medical help. 3. Place in the MOST COMFORTABLE POSITION (SEMI-SITTING) 4. Give nothing by mouth. 5. Reassure the casualty and keep him/her warm.

Answer 27

Stroke

Question 28

1. Cool down. 2. Drink ELECTROLYTE-containing drinks. 3. Massage gently the affected muscle group.

Answer 28

heat cramps

Question 29

1. Cool down. 2. Take an electrolyte-rich drink. 3. Lie down with LEGS RAISED.

Answer 29

Heat exhaustion

Question 30

1. Call an ambulance. 2. DECREASE body temperature (APPLY COLD WET CLOTHS to the ARMPITS, NECK, GROIN, etc.; immerse in a TUB OF COOL WATER)

Answer 30

heat stroke