First Aid Basics

Reorder the following

• Care for the victim

• Call 911

• Check scene & victim

Universal precautions are ways to protect ourselves from blood and other bodily fluids. These include:

​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• hand washing
• using gloves
• PPE (personal protective equipment)
• safe handling of sharps (needles, etc.)

These are the steps to control bleeding. Put them in order.

• If bleeding doesn't stop or slow down, call for medical help.

• Cover the wound with a sterile gauze or a clean cloth.

• Apply pressure.

• Raise the wounded body part above the level of the heart.

If a person loses consciousness at any time, call (a)  

For minor muscle strains & sprains, you should remember:

R​ (a)  

I​ (b)  

C​ (c)  

E​ (d)  

• rest
• ice
• compression
• elevation

Abrasions-scratches

Lacerations-deep cuts

Punctures

Avulsions-detached from normal position

are all types of ________ wounds.

• closed

• open

What is an example of something to remember if you have to call 911?

• stay calm

• know your address and phone number

• make sure your victim is in a safe place

• all of these

When someone is bleeding, what is the next step after putting on gloves?

• put on a bandaid

• wash out the cut

• apply pressure

• use ice

First Aid could mean the difference between

• sunshine and rain

• life and death

• chocolate or vanilla

• winning or losing

Reorder the following

• If person agrees give first aid

• Recognize an emergency is happening

• Make sure to identify yourself as a first aid provider

• If person refuses or if is confused or can't answer phone 911 & remain with patient until EMS(emergency medical service) arrives

• Ask if you may help before you touch them