First Aid

What is the most important consideration for open wounds?

• infection

• cleaning the wound

• using a sterile dressing

• stop bleeding

In stoke patients we know which of the following is a possible symptom. Select all that apply.

• weakness on one side

• slurred speech

• chest pain

• headache

When someone feels faint, we should do what?

• Have them sit down and rest

• lay them flat on the ground

• have them sit down and put their head between their knees

• do nothing

Insulin shock is which condition?

• The body does not produce insulin

• Someone has a low blood sugar from too much insulin or not eating enough

• High blood sugar from eating too much

• Not enough insulin for the amount of food they ate

A dressing is which of the following?

• what we wrap around a bandage

• placed directly on the wound

• not wrapped too tightly so that it cuts off circulation

• something we use to splint an injury

If someone spills hot coffee on an arm, you should spread ointment on the burn and then cover it with __________.

• bandages
• ointment
• gauze
• a brace

Treating a person who has had a heart attack might require the use of ___________.

• gauze
• A splint
• a defibrillator
• an ointment

How far down should the chest compress?

• 2 in
• 3 cm
• 2 cm
• 3 in

Before beginning CPR what must be done first?

• Call 999

• Check the scene

• A total breakdown.

• Get an AED

What can CPR accomplish?

• keep oxygenated blood flowing to vital parts of the body.
• Brain damage.
• Death