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First Aid Part II – Flashcards

Jaxon Wilson
7 July 2022

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Chemical Splash to Eyes - Treatment?
Flush with water for 15 minutes
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Flush with water for 15 minutes
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(True or False) After flushing your eye following exposure to a chemical you should seek medical treatment.
True
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True
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(True or False) You should attempt to only lightly massage (rub) the eye if you have a foreign body or particle in your eye. This will help to clear it from the eyeball.
False (Never Rub)
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False (Never Rub)
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What should be applied if a person receives a blow to the eye?
Apply ice
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Apply ice
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What would be a recommended medication to provide someone for swelling?
Motrin (Ibuprofen)
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Motrin (Ibuprofen)
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A cold compress over a swollen eye should only be left in place for how long?
15 minutes
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15 minutes
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(True or False) A cut near the eye should receive a firm bandage so that pressure can be applied to the affected area?
False (bandage loosely)
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False (bandage loosely)
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(True or False) For objects that penetrate the eye, don't try to remove.
True
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True
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What should be placed over an eye with a penetration injury?
Paper cup
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Paper cup
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What treatment should be provided for the uninjured eye when someone is suffering from a penetrating eye injury?
Place a bandage over the uninjured eye to reduce movement of both eyes.
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Place a bandage over the uninjured eye to reduce movement of both eyes.
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How are burns classified?
By degrees of severity
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By degrees of severity
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What are the classifications of burns?
1st degree 2nd degree 3rd degree
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1st degree 2nd degree 3rd degree
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What symptoms are present with a first degree burn?
Redness and pain
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Redness and pain
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What symptoms are present with a second degree burn?
Redness, pain, and blistering
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Redness, pain, and blistering
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What symptoms are present with a third degree burn?
Charring of the skin, nerve damage and/or destruction. May involve burns down to bone and tendons.
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Charring of the skin, nerve damage and/or destruction. May involve burns down to bone and tendons.
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What treatment could be provided for someone suffering from a first degree burn?
Apply coil moist dressing Apply aloe vera Provide Motrin/Tylenol to relieve pain and swelling
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Apply coil moist dressing Apply aloe vera Provide Motrin/Tylenol to relieve pain and swelling
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What treatment could be provided for someone suffering from a first degree burn?
Apply coil moist dressing Apply aloe vera Provide Motrin/Tylenol to relieve pain and swelling
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Apply coil moist dressing Apply aloe vera Provide Motrin/Tylenol to relieve pain and swelling
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What is a rule of thumb when dealing with second degree burns?
Never break open (pop) blisters
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Never break open (pop) blisters
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What can occur if a blister is opened that covers a second degree burn?
Infection Scarring
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Infection Scarring
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What treatment should be provided for someone suffering from a third degree burn?
Call 911 immediately Keep the victim comfortable
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Call 911 immediately Keep the victim comfortable
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For chemical exposure to the skin. Treatment?
Flush with water for 15 minutes Get medical attention
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Flush with water for 15 minutes Get medical attention
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For inhalation of vapors or gases. Treatment?
Move the victim to fresh air immediately Call 911 and be prepared to perform CPR
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Move the victim to fresh air immediately Call 911 and be prepared to perform CPR
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Someone at home ingests a chemical either on purpose or by accident. Treatment?
Call 911 (Transfer to Poison Control Center and follow instructions)
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Call 911 (Transfer to Poison Control Center and follow instructions)
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Someone at work comes in contact with a chemical via the eye, skin, lungs, or by ingestion. Treatment?
Refer to the MSDS Call 911, if necessary
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Refer to the MSDS Call 911, if necessary
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Define - MSDS.
Material Safety Data Sheet(s)
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Material Safety Data Sheet(s)
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A rule of thumb when treating people who may have broken bones?
Never move them unless its necessary
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Never move them unless its necessary
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(True or False) If you suspect that someone who has fallen has a neck or back injury move them as soon as possible to a flat surface and monitor until EMS arrives.
False
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False
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What are the three steps you should take when assessing and treating someone with a suspected fracture (broken bone)?
LOOK for deformities and swelling ASK how the injury occurred and what happened. TREAT for shock
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LOOK for deformities and swelling ASK how the injury occurred and what happened. TREAT for shock
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What are the steps involved in providing a victim treatment for shock?
Lay the victim down Cover the victim up Elevate (raise) feet 12 inches
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Lay the victim down Cover the victim up Elevate (raise) feet 12 inches
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What additional treatment can you provide someone with a suspected fracture until EMS arrives?
Apply ice to the affected area
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Apply ice to the affected area
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(True or False) Never apply ice directly to the skin. Always wrap in a towel or cloth prior to applying it to the affected area.
True
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True
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What symptoms can be present when someone is suffering from heat exhaustion?
pale or flushed appearance weakness heavy sweating headache moist and clammy skin dizziness nausea slight fever
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pale or flushed appearance weakness heavy sweating headache moist and clammy skin dizziness nausea slight fever
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What symptoms can be present when someone is suffering from heat stroke?
very hot, dry skin extreme tiredness confusion
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very hot, dry skin extreme tiredness confusion
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First aid for heat exhaustion involves the following steps.
Move to a cool place Lay the victim down Elevate the feet Loosen clothing Provide fluids (water) Apply cool compresses to the head and body
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Move to a cool place Lay the victim down Elevate the feet Loosen clothing Provide fluids (water) Apply cool compresses to the head and body
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(True or False) A person suffering from heat stroke may quickly move to heat exhaustion if left untreated.
False (Heat Exhaustion may become Heatstroke)
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False (Heat Exhaustion may become Heatstroke)
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(True or False) Heatstroke is a life threatening condition in which the body gets so hot that it can't cool down.
True
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True
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What is the recommended first aid treatment for heatstroke?
Call 911 immediately Cool the person down with cool water Fan the body Monitor the victim Be prepared to perform CPR
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Call 911 immediately Cool the person down with cool water Fan the body Monitor the victim Be prepared to perform CPR
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How does fainting occur?
Blood pools in the legs which reduces blood flow to the brain.
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Blood pools in the legs which reduces blood flow to the brain.
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If someone faints what should you do to provide first aid?
Check for breathing Administer CPR if necessary Call 911 if patient is non-responsive for more than a few minutes If conscious, treat for shock
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Check for breathing Administer CPR if necessary Call 911 if patient is non-responsive for more than a few minutes If conscious, treat for shock
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What are common situations in which people may faint?
Standing for a long time in heat Fainting due to stress
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Standing for a long time in heat Fainting due to stress
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(True or False) A seizure is defined as an event that occurs when someone goes into convulsions and experiences involuntary muscle movement.
False (these types of symptoms may not be present)
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False (these types of symptoms may not be present)
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If someone is visibly convulsing from seizure the appropriate assistance to provide would be as follows.
Move victim or dangerous objects away to limit further harm Check for breathing Do not put anything in the mouth Keep the person as comfortable as possible
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Move victim or dangerous objects away to limit further harm Check for breathing Do not put anything in the mouth Keep the person as comfortable as possible
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When should you call 911 after a person has a seizure?
If the seizure lasts for more than 5 minutes If its the first time someone has had a seizure
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If the seizure lasts for more than 5 minutes If its the first time someone has had a seizure
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