Term
| State three objectives of First Aid |
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Definition
- Save Life
- Prevent Further Injury
- Prevent Infection |
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Term
| State the three methods of controlling bleeding. |
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Definition
1.) Direct Pressure
2.) Indirect Pressure
3.) Elevation
4.) Tourniquet |
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Term
| Indentify an example of a pressure point. |
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Definition
| A pressure point is a place where the main artery is close to the skin over the bone. |
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Term
| Describe the symptoms for shock |
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Definition
1.) Vacant eyes
2.) Irregular Breathing
3.) Cold, pale skin |
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Term
| Describe the treatment for shock. |
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Definition
1.) Cover
2.) Elevate feet 6-12 inches
3.) Reassure |
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Term
| Describe three classifications of burns. |
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Definition
1st Degree - Readness
2nd Degree - Bruises
3rd Degree - Destroyed Skin |
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Term
State the SYMPTOMS for
Heat Exhaustion |
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Definition
- Skin is cold and moist
- Eyes are dilated
- Sweating |
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Term
State the SYMPTOMS for
Heat Stroke |
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Definition
- Hot / Dry Skin
- Uneven pupil dilation
- Weak, Rapid pulse
Treatment
1.) Move victim to the Air Conditioning
2.) Cool Bath
3.) Cool Packs - Neck, Shoulders, Groin
4.) Nothing To Drink |
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Term
| State the difference between an "Open" and Closed" fracture |
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Definition
OPEN fracture - Outside of Skin
CLOSED fracture - No break in the Skin |
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Term
| State the Personnel Rescue as applied to electrical shock. |
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Definition
Personnel Rescue
Turn off power |
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Term
state the TREATMENT for
HEAT EXHAUSTION |
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Definition
1.) Move victim to the air conditioning
2.) Cool - head, groin, and ankles
3.) One teaspoon of salt for a letter of 8 ounce of water. |
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Term
State the TREATMENT for
Heat Stroke |
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Definition
- Move victim to the Air Conditioning
- Cool Bath
- Cool Packs - Neck, Shoulders, Groin
- Nothing To Drink |
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Term
| State the TREATMENT as applied to electrical shock. |
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Definition
Treatment
Check pulse
CPR |
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