FIRST AID

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Multiple Choice

What are the basic steps for wound care?

• wash with water

• clean, medicate, and dress with bandages

What is the fastest way to heal an open wound?

• Treat the wound with antibiotics: After cleaning the wound, apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.

• Close and dress the wound: Waterproof bandages and gauze work well for minor wounds. Deep open wounds may require stitches or staples.

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The Heimlich maneuver is used on someone who is conscious and able to talk.

• True

• False

The Heimlich maneuver

• The Heimlich maneuver is a procedure used to help a choking person who is conscious and unable to talk. The Heimlich maneuver pushes air out of the person's lungs and makes him cough. The force of the cough may then move the object out of his airway.

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When providing first aid, are you are protected by the Good Samaritan Law?

• YES!!!!

• No!!!

Maryland's Good Samaritan law

• Maryland's Good Samaritan law for civil cases says that a member of the general public cannot be held civilly liable for any act you do (or acts you should do but don't do) when providing assistance or medical aid at the scene of an emergency.

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Why is ice important in treating an injury?

• reduces swelling

• reduces pain

• decreases blood flow

• all of these

When to ice....

• Icing an injury typically takes place immediately after the injury occurs. Using a cold compress or ice pack on a strained muscle can decrease inflammation and numb pain in the area. Icing is effective at reducing pain and swelling because the cold constricts blood vessels and decreases circulation to the area.

• For example, if an athlete rolls an ankle in a volleyball match an immediate application of ice will cut down on long-term swelling and potentially lessen recovery time.

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Poisoning...

• can be lethal

• is exposure to a harmful substance

• needs to be treated by a medical professional

• all of these

• If the person is not breathing, call 911. If the person inhaled poison, get him or her fresh air right away. If the person has poison on the skin, take off any clothing the poison touched. Rinse skin with running water for 15 to 20 minutes. If the person has poison in the eyes, rinse the eyes with running water for 15 to 20 minutes.

• Poison Help (1-800-222-1222)...this number connects you to your local poison center. Make sure to have the container of the product you think caused the poisoning nearby. The label has important information.

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A pre-participation physical helps promote the health and safety of an athlete in training and competition.

• True

• False

• I don't know

Pre Participation Physical

Most sources agree on four essential elements – medical history, general medical examination, musculoskeletal evaluation, and athletic fitness. In addition to these major elements, other components can be included, for example, performance testing, body composition, and sport or athlete specific components.

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Energy drinks

• All of these are energy drinks!!!!

Energy Drinks

What they do have is large amounts of caffeine and sugar. Drinking too much caffeine can raise your blood pressure and heart rate, and cause anxiety and insomnia. Drinking them over the long term can raise your risks for heart disease. Getting too much sugar can lead to weight gain, and put you at risk for diabetes.

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First aid for a nose bleed...

• pinch the nose and lean forward

• pinch the nose and lean backward

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When performing the Heimlich maneuver...

• you should stand in front of the person

• you should stand behind the person

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A fracture...

• can be serious

• should be treated by a physician

• can happen suddenly

• all of these

Multiple Select

For a major burn, you should

• do nothing

• dial 911 immediately

• treat with an ice pack

• none of the above

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How can someone reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?

• All of these!!!