First Aid

You and your friends are packing lunch to take with you to the beach. While cutting up some fresh strawberries, the knife slips out of your friend, Kate's hand and drops directly on her barefoot. Kate is in a lot of pain and blood is starting to cover the floor. What should you treat her for?

• Shock

• Bleeding

• Burn

• Fracture

You are helping cook the potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner. While boiling the water, you notice the pot starting to bubble over so you rush to the stove and move the pot off of the burner. You didn’t realize how hot the handles would be so you set the pot down quickly, causing some of the water to splash on your arm. You notice your skin immediately turning a deep red where the water splashed and it is very painful. What should you do?

• Cool the burn by running your arm under cold water

• Place ice directly on the burn

• Pop the blister that forms

Simon is enjoying a meal out when suddenly a person a few tables away starts to look in distress and is clutching at their neck. Simon recognizes this as

• as sign they do not like their meal

• they need absolutely need CPR

• the universal sign for choking

• they are in shock

Tim and his brother Benny are involved in a car accident. The brothers get out of their car to assess the damage and see someone in the car behind them with a very serious head injury. When Tim looks over at his brother, Benny turns very pale before falling to the ground. What should Benny be treated for?

• Shock

• Fracture

• Bleeding

• CPR

You are trying a new fitness class at the local YMCA when a man suddenly drops to the ground. When you first check for signs of life, he appears to be breathing. After a few moments, his breathing begins to fade until it is no longer present. What do you do?

• Immediately begin CPR compressions

• Direct someone in the class to call 9-1-1.

• Assume someone else knows CPR and walk away.

• Tap the man on the shoulder and loudly ask "Are you OK?"

While playing 4-square outside, your little brother dives to save the ball and scrapes his knee on the black-top causing a scrape. When cleaning out his wound, it is important to remember to:

• Cover it with a band-aid ASAP

• Start from the outside of the scrape and clean across from left to right

• Tell him to rub some dirt on it

• Start from the inside and work your way out

Your older sister, Betty, has decided to challenge your brother to an arm wrestling competition. After a tough battle, the competition takes a turn for the worst. You hear a scream from the living room and go in to see Betty sitting in the chair with her right arm hanging down, limp, and obviously deformed. What should you do?

• Move her arm to see if it is really broken.

• Tell her that is the grossest thing you have ever seen.

• Find a pillow to support her wrist and seek medical attention ASAP.

• Tell her to run her arm under cold water to help it feel better.

You are watching football with your family when your favorite team scores a touchdown. Your sister is so excited she forgets she is chewing a soft pretzel. She begins to turn pale and is struggling to breathe. What is your first step?

• 5 abdominal thrusts

• 5 blows to the back.

• Place her on her back.

• Provide CPR

Patrick hears a call for help from his dad outside. He rushes out to find him lying on the ground around a pile of chopped firewood, an ax, and a wound on his leg. What should Patrick do? (Check all that apply)

• Seek medical attention if bleeding continues

• Apply pressure to wound using bandage or clean cloth

• Squeeze the are around the wound to help the blood flow stop

• Position him so his feet are elevated and his head is lower.

Melissa's older sister, Bri, came home from college to help Melissa get ready for her homecoming dance. Bri forgets to turn the curling iron off and a few moments later Melissa hears a scream from the other room. Their little sister walked in and touched the hot curling iron and her hand immediately turns red and a bubble is starting to appear on his skin. What should Melissa & Bri NOT do?

• Pop the bubble to get the infection out

• Cover the area in a sterile gauze or wrap

• Run the area on his hand under cold water for 10 minutes

• Monitor the area to see if it gets worse