First Aid Review-Non Quizlet File Flashcards
(20 cards)
How do you reduce disease transmission in first aid?
DOn’t eat, cover your own wounds, use protective barriers, and don’t eat/drink around the patient. Also wash your hands
How do you care for a burn?
Remove hot or burned clothing; cur around it if it is stuck on. COol it with water, cover it with a sterile bandage,
How do you care for an impaled object?
Treat it like a wound around the object, and DO NOT REMOVE IT
What is a soft splint?
Taping something to a pillow or blanket to prevent it from moving
What is a hard splint?
Using a more solid object to hold body parts in place, ie a cardboard box or fiberglass
What is an air/vacuum splint?
One that conforms to the damaged area
What is a traction splint?
One that supports a broken bone
Sings of heat stroke
Throbbing headache Dizziness and light-headedness Lack of sweating despite the heat Red, hot, and dry skin Muscle weakness or cramps Nausea and vomiting Rapid heartbeat, which may be either strong or weak Rapid, shallow breathing Behavioral changes such as confusion, disorientation, or staggering Seizures Unconsciousness
Signs of heat exhaustion
Confusion Dark-colored urine (a sign of dehydration) Dizziness Fainting Fatigue Headache Muscle cramps Nausea Pale skin Profuse sweating Rapid heartbeat
Caring for bites and stings
Try to get the stinger/venom out, then apply a cool compress, then ointment/a bandage
Caring for a chemical burn
Wash the area for 20 minutes then put sterile gauze/bandage on it
What if the first rescue breath given during CPR does not make the chest rise?
Try again, but only once
Adult compression/breath ratio
30 reps, 2 breaths
Child compressions/breath ratio
15 reps, 2 breaths
Infant compressions/breath ratio
15 reps, 2 breaths
How do you determine responsiveness?
Tap or gently shake victim. Shout — “Are you OK?”
If a head or neck injury is suspected, only move the victim if absolutely necessary.
Send someone to phone or phone for help yourself.
Care for responsive, choking child/infant
Himelach maneuver
Protecting the airway of am unresponsive but breathing child
Head-tilt chin
What should you do if the chest does not rise after 2 rescue breaths?
Do 5 CPR cycles, if it fails, then use a defibrillator.
At what rate should a rescuer do chest compressions?
100/min
