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H & F Term 12
Safety & First Aid
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is used if someone is choking | Heimlich Maneuver |
| The 3 C's of responding to an emergency | Check, Call, Care |
| What are the universal safety precautions | disposable gloves, plastic face shield, washing hands |
| What law prevents the rescuer from being sued if complications arise | Good Samaritan Laws |
| What is the first aid procedure for someone who stops breathing | Rescue Breathing |
| What is the first aid procedure for someone who is unconscious | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| What is the abbreviation for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | CPR |
| During CPR how breaths and compressions are given to the victim | 2 & 30 |
| How do you stabilize a fractured bone | sling or splint |
| What do the initials R.I.C.E. stand for | Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation |
| Stretching and muscular massage help what type of injury | muscle cramp |
| A pulled muscle | strain |
| An injury to a ligament | sprain |
| What is the overall cooling of the entire body temperature below 95 degrees | Hypothermia |
| The freezing of body tissue | Frostbite |
| When body systems overheat and begin to shut down | Heat Stroke |
| What is the first thing to do when someone has swallowed or inhaled poisons | Call 911 |
| What is a pressure bandage used for | Severe Bleeding |
| When treating a nose bleed, how long should you pinch the nostrils closed | 10 minutes |