First Aid and Safety

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When performing first aid and body fluids (blood) you should always wear

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Protective equipment

Front

What are the 3 C's of First Aid discussed in this unit?

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Check, Call, Care

Front

Emergency medical care for someone who has been hurt or who is sick ___________

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First Aid

Front

When a patient has a cut or scratch you should always apply pressure to stop the bleeding.

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True

Front

You suspect that a person has been poisoned. She is conscious. Your first call should be to

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The Poison Control Center or your local emergency phone number(911).

Front

When an injury is bleeding and does not involve a broken bone, to slow the bleeding it is always best to

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Elevate the injured area above the heart

Front

Your body’s response to reduced blood flow is known as

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Shock

Front

To help stabilize a break or a fracture a ______________ can be used

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Splint, to stabilize it and keep you from moving it and injuring it more

Front

An injury where the bone has been forced out of position in a joint

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Dislocation

Front

For minor burns it is always good to apply ___________ to help with the pain

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Cool water if available