First Aid Basics Flashcard

Front

What is the primary purpose of first aid?

Back

To provide basic care until professional help arrives

Front

Which of the following is the first step in an emergency situation?
Options:
Call 911
Provide care
Check scene safety
Move the injured person

Back

Check scene safety

Front

When should you call 911?

Back

When emergency medical care is needed

Front

What should you do if a scene is unsafe?

Back

Remove yourself and call for help

Front

What type of bandage is best for minor cuts and scrapes? Options: Roller bandage, Gauze pad, Adhesive bandage, Triangular bandage

Back

Adhesive bandage

Front

When wrapping a roller bandage, you should:

Back

Wrap firmly but not too tight.

Front

How can you check if a bandage is too tight?

Back

Pinch a nail and check if color returns in 2 seconds.

Front

What should you do if color doesn’t return after pinching a nail? Options: Rewrap the bandage more tightly, Leave it alone, Loosen the bandage, Add another bandage

Back

Loosen the bandage

Front

Which burn requires calling 911? Options: Small burn on the arm, Burn from hot water, Burn caused by electricity, Sunburn

Back

Burn caused by electricity

Front

When treating a minor burn, what should you not do? Options: Run cool water, Apply ice directly, Apply aloe vera, Loosely cover with gauze

Back

Apply ice directly