First Aid

In any emergency the most important thing to do as the responder is

• ask them what happened

• remain calm

• try to fix the problem even if unsure

• assume someone else will get help

What should you do to stop bleeding that you can see?

• lightly cover the area

• press firmly with your hand around the wound

• press firmly with a dressing over the bleeding area

• remove any imbedded objects

Disease that affects the levels of sugar in the blood

• heart disease

• diabetes

• shock

• seizure

The best way to avoid heat exhaustion is 

• dressing in layers

• traveling in pairs

• drinking plenty of water

• wearing sunscreen

You should never move a victim unless they are in immediate danger.

• True

• False

Burns where nerve ending are destroyed are

• first degree

• second degree

• third degree

Excessive blood loss is called

• diaphoresis

• bloody

• hemorrhage

• dehydration

What type of burn would most likely require a skin graft?

• first

• second

• third

The common causes of a _____ degree burn are:  sunburn, brief contact with hot objects and exposure of skin to a weak acid or alkali.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• `4th

With burns, it is ok to apply butter to easy the pain of the victim

• true

• false