First Aid and Emergency Care

Flashcards covering first aid protocols, emergency care procedures, CPR, and injury response.

First step in assessing a casualty

Ensure the scene is safe

Sign of choking

Grasping the throat

Handwashing duration

20 seconds with soap and water

Action during a seizure

Clear the area around the person

CPR compression-to-breath ratio

30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths (30:2)

Adult CPR compression depth

2 inches

Purpose of an AED

To defibrillate a heart in arrhythmia

Symptom NOT associated with a heart attack

Hives

Burn treatment

Run the burn under cool water

Suspected spinal injury response

Keep the person as still as possible and call for help

RICE protocol

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation; recommended treatment for a sprained ankle

Signs of a stroke

Speech is slurred and face droops

First step for an unconscious person

Check for responsiveness

First action for heavy bleeding

Apply direct pressure to the wound

First aid treatment for a nosebleed

Lean forward and pinch the nose

Suspected broken bone treatment

Splint it as it is

First step in using an AED

Turn on the AED

Tick removal technique

Pull it straight out with tweezers

First aid kit maintenance

Replace items every year

Primary objective of first aid

To provide immediate care to prevent the condition from worsening

Contraindication for a fainting person

Do not give them something to eat

Vomiting position

Position on their side to prevent choking

Common cause of hypothermia

Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures

Minor cut treatment

Rinse with water, apply antiseptic, and cover with a bandage

Moving a neck or back injury victim

Only move if they are in immediate danger

Signs of dehydration

Dry mouth and dizziness

Hypoglycemia (diabetic emergency) first aid

Give them a sugary drink if they are conscious

Animal bite treatment

Clean the wound with water and soap

Heimlich maneuver technique

Perform abdominal thrusts

Contraindication for frostbite

Do not rub the affected area

First step for a chemical burn

Rinse with cool water for at least 20 minutes

Bee sting treatment

Remove the stinger with a scraping motion

Blister care

Leave it intact and cover with a bandage

Infant CPR compression technique

Use two fingers and compress 1.5 inches

Purpose of the recovery position

To keep the airway clear and open

Signs of a concussion

Loss of balance and confusion

First response for electrocution

Turn off the power source first

Embedded object treatment

Leave it in place and seek medical help

Bruise treatment

Apply ice to reduce swelling

First aid for shock

Keep them warm and comfortable