Basic First Aid

When preforming first aid and body fluids(blood) you should always wear

• Leave the patient to call for the help

• Wear Protective equipment

• Apply a bandage

• Give mouth to mouth

What are the 3 C's of First Aid discussed in this unit

• Calm, Clean, Clear

• Cap, Call, Clear

• Check, Call, Care

• call, clean, care

Emergency medical care for someone who has been hurt or who is sick ___________

• CPR

• Pressure

• Fracture

• First Aid

When a patient has a cut or scratch you should always apply pressure to stop the bleeding.

• True

• False

You suspect that a person has been poisoned. She is conscious. Your first call should be to

• The hospital emergency department.

• The Poison Control Center or your local emergency phone number(911).

• The local pharmacy

• The victim’s doctor.

When an injury is bleeding and does not involve an broken bone, to slow the bleeding it is always best to

• Elevate the injured area above the heart

• Clean all the blood off the injury.

• Try to move around so it will not become numb

• Call Coach Jones ASAP for help

Your body’s response to reduced blood flow is known as

• Heart Attack

• Stroke

• Seizure

• Shock

To help stabilize a break or a fracture a ______________ can be used

• bandage, to cover it up

• Splint, to stabilize it and keep you from moving it and injuring it more

• Ice Pack, to cool the area

An injury where the bone has been forced out of position in a joint

• Fracture

• Sprain

• Bruise

• Dislocation

For minor burns it is always good to apply ___________ to help with the pain

• bandages to the area

• Cloth over the area

• Cool water if available