Health

Question 1

Are sometimes called accidental injuries

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Unintentional Injuries

Question 2

Is a trained personnel who provides first aid.

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First-aider

Question 3

Objectives of First Aid:

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• To lessen pain
• To prevent further injury or danger
• To preserve life
• To hasten recovery

Question 4

Is a sequence of unexpected events that could result to injury, property damage, and even death.

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Accident

Question 5

It includes knowledge, skills, and attitudes that could help minimize or avoid risks or dangers at home, school, community, and in any situations.

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Safety Education

Question 6

It is an immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill. It includes self-help and home care if medical assistance is not available or delayed.

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First Aid

Question 7

A quick and systematic survey of the person to find out if there are conditions or injuries sustained as life threatening.

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Primary Survey

Question 8

Are measurement of our body’s most basic functions such as the body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.

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Vital Signs

Question 9

Restoring blood circulation by chest _____________________.

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Compression

Question 10

C.A.B. stands for

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Compression, Airway, Breathing

Question 11

Is a sequence in facilitating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which is a technique in lifesaving especially when a person’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

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C.A.B.

Question 12

A thermometer may not be available during emergency cases, so you may just use your hands to check the temperature of the victim.

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Body Temperature

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It tells you the heart rate or the number of times the heart beat per minute.

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Pulse Rate

Question 14

The force of blood pushing the artey walls of the victim must also be checked.

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Blood Pressure

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Normal Respiration Rate for an Adult

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12 to 16 breaths per minute

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Normal blood pressure reading should be

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More than 120/80 and less than 140/90

Question 17

In order to check tye pressure of blood, you need an instrument like the

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Stethoscope

Question 18

Clearing the ________________________ of the victim for breathing.

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Airway

Question 19

_________________ for the victim through mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose

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Breathing

Question 20

A head-to-toe examination. Check the allergies, last meal, past and present medical history, etc.

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Secondary Survey

Question 21

It should be dressed and bandaged after bleeding is controlled.

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Wounds

Question 22

It enhances healing, comforts the victim, and helps in fast recovery.

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Proper wound care

Question 23

It is the quickest way to move a victim in a short distance as long as the ground is flat or even.

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Ankle Pull

Question 24

It is a folded triangular bandage.

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Cravat Bandage

Question 25

When using a triangular bandage as a sling or cravat, us a _______________ or ___________________ knot to keep it secure and prevent it from slipping off.

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Square or Reef Knot

Question 26

This method supports the head of the victim.

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Shoulder Pull

Question 27

It is commonly used to support fractures and dislocations.

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Triangular Bandage

Question 28

This can be used to form slings and cravats

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Triangular Bandage

Question 29

It more preferred than the ankle pull.

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Shoulder Pull

Question 30

This is usually done to carry the victim in longer distances.

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Pack-strap carry

Question 31

An ideal way of pulling a victim as the victim is relatively safe with a blanket.

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Blanket Pull

Question 32

It is used to carry a victim in longer distances

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Firefighter Carry

Question 33

This method is suitable for children or very light people.

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One-person lift

Question 34

For conscious victims, rescuers can serve as crutches in swinging their legs.

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Human Crutch or Two-Person Drag

Question 35

This is used to lift victims on a bed or stretcher, and for transporting them in short distance.

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Three-person carry or Stretcher Lift

Question 36

Caused by high temperature and humidity from exposure to hot weather and sun.

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Heat-related injuries or hyperthermia

Question 37

This is an injuri to the ligaments around the joint in which may be stretched or torn. Ankle and knee are the most common type of injury here.

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Sprain

Question 38

This is an injury which is a result of the separation of two bones at joint, leaving the bone out of normal position.

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Dislocation

Question 39

This is useful when there is a need for conscious victim to be moved to moderate distances. Likewise, victim should be able to stand unsupported and be capable of holding themselves upright during transport.

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Four-handed seat

Question 40

This is used for carrying victim up and down the stairs or through narrow or uneven areas, using a sturdy chair with no wheels.

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Chair Carry

Question 41

Positioning the victim demands the presence of an experienced rescuer or another person’s assistance

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Firefighter Carry

Question 42

It occurs when a blood vessel is damaged and constructed. This can be life threatening if the body loses excessive amount of blood.

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Bleeding or Hemorrhage

Question 43

A condition less sever than heatstroke. This occurs when you are exposed to high temperature and you experience heavy sweating and rapid pulse.

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Heat exhaustion

Question 44

It occurs when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t receive enough oxygen. Pain can be felt in the center of the chest and can spread to the shoulder, arms, neck, jaw or back. There may be dizziness, sweating, irregular pulse, and breathing difficulty.

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Heart Attack

Question 45

It occurs when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t receive enough oxygen. Pain can be felt in the center of the chest and can spread to the shoulder, arms, neck, jaw or back. There may be dizziness, sweating, irregular pulse, and breathing difficulty.

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Heart Attack

Question 46

It occurs when a poison or a toxic substance is taken into or absorbed by the body, sufficient enough to cause temporary or permanent damage.

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Poisoning

Question 47

This is an injury which is caused by the twisting or pulling of a muscle or tendon beyond normal capacity.

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Strain