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