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Three objectives of first aid |
Prevent further injury, infection, and the loss of Life |
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Four methods of controlling bleeding |
Direct pressure Elevation Pressure points And tourniquet as a last resort |
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How many principle pressure points are on each side of the body |
11 |
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Name pressure points |
Temple Jaw Neck Collar bone Inner upper arm Inner elbow Wrist Upper Thigh Groin Knee Ankle |
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How many classifications of burns are there |
3 |
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What are the classifications of burns |
1st 2nd and 3rd Degree burns |
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1st degree burns description |
Produces redness warmth and mild pain |
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2nd degree burns description |
Causes red blistered skin and severe pain |
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3rd Degree burn description |
Destroys tissue skin and bone in severe cases. Severe pain may be absent due to nerve endings being destroyed |
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What are the two types of fractures |
Closed/simple or open/compound |
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What is electric shock |
When a person comes into contact with an electric energy source |
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Signs of an obstructed airway |
Inability to talk Grasping and pointing to throat Exaggerated breathing Skin turning a bluish color |
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What are types ofheat related injuries |
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke |
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What is heat exhaustion |
Disturbance of blood flow to the brain heart and lungs |
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Signs of heat exhaustion |
Skin is cool, moist, and clammy and the pupils dilated. Body temp may be normal or high sweating profusely |
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What is heat stroke |
The breakdown of the sweating mechanism of the body. Victim is unable to eliminate excessive heat build-up |
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Signs of heat stroke |
Hot and/or dry skin, uneven pupil dilation, and weak, rapid pulse |
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Types of cold weather injuries |
Hypothermia Superficial frostbite Deep frostbite |
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What is hypothermia |
General cooling of the whole body caused by exposure to low or rapidly falling temperature |
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Signs of hypothermia |
Victim may appear pale and unconscious, and may be taken for dead. Breathing is slow and shallow, pulse is faint or undetectable. Arms and legs stiff |
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What is superficial frostbite |
Ice crystals are forming in the upper skin layers after exposure to 32 degrees or lower |
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What is deep frostbite |
Ice crystals are forming in the deeper tissues after exposure to 32 degrees or lower |
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What is shock and how many types of shock are there |
Shock is where the body suffers from insufficient blood flow throughout the body due to severe injury or illness. 5 |
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What are the 5 types of shock |
Septic Anaphylactic Cardiogenic Hypovolemic Neurogenic |
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What is septic shock |
Bacteria multiplying in the blood and releasing toxins |
Pneumonia Ruptured appendix And meningitis |
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What is anaphylactic shock |
Severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction |
Insect stings Nuts Berries Or medicines |
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What is cardiogenic shock |
When the heart is damaged and unable to supply sufficient blood to the body |
Heart attack Congestive heart failure |
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What is Hypovolemic shock |
Severe blood or fluid loss which makes the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body |
Traumatic bodily injury |
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What is Neurogenic shock |
Spinal cord injury |
Traumatic accident or injurey |
