First Aid

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  1. 2. type of burn which may cause injuries to the head, neck, spine and heart
  2. 5. make sure the scene is safe and try to find out what happened
  3. 8. condition caused by a blockage in a person's artery
  4. 10. severe allergic reaction
  5. 12. rapid shallow breathing that can usually be cared for with controlled breathing exercises
  6. 13. transient ischemic attack: signs and symptoms of a stroke that go away with rest
  7. 15. type of wound caused by pointy objects that leave holes in the skin
  8. 17. a medical condition that causes respiratory distress
  9. 19. checking this means looking from head to toe for signs of life-threatening bleeding which must be controlled
  10. 22. the part of "check, call, care" when the first aider is looking for immediately life-threatening conditions
  11. 25. a cycle of CPR includes thirty(30) of these
  12. 27. occurs when there is a blockage in a persons airway
  13. 29. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  14. 31. automated external defibrillator
  15. 32. if a person is not doing this, their condition is life-threatening
  16. 33. international movement which also uses crescent and crystal symbols
  17. 36. if a person can move, make sounds or make eye contact they are __________
  18. 38. connects the lungs to the mouth and nose
  19. 39. medication used to care for heart attacks
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  1. 1. wash your hands before and after providing care to prevent the spread of __________
  2. 2. a first aiders job is to recognize the __________
  3. 3. not to be removed unless it prevents you from caring for a life-threatening condition
  4. 4. remove a saturated dressing from this type of wound and replace it with a fresh one
  5. 6. used to apply direct pressure to a wound
  6. 7. minor injuries to this part of the body may bleed a lot
  7. 9. if a person is alert, choking and can no longer cough should you call 9-1-1 or provide care immediately?
  8. 11. a person with this condition should remain still and not have anything to drink
  9. 14. this is how you get EMS to help you
  10. 16. a person cannot provide consent and cannot take medication by mouth if they are in this condition
  11. 18. a sudden condition which causes impaired brain function and requires immediate medical attention
  12. 20. first aiders need this before we can legally provide care to a person
  13. 21. used to wrap a wound
  14. 23. when a person's vital organs aren't getting enough oxygen-rich blood, they'll experience ________
  15. 24. chronic chest pain
  16. 26. type of burn caused by exposure to a heat source such as flame, hot water, steam or a stove element
  17. 27. type of burn is caused by caustic powders or liquids
  18. 28. medication used to care for anaphylaxis
  19. 29. provide rest, reassurance and stay with the ill/injured person
  20. 30. the part of "check, call, care" when the first aider is looking for injuries or conditions that are not immediately obvious or not immediately life-threatening
  21. 34. a first aider may consider one if direct pressure will not stop bleeding
  22. 35. a cycle of CPR includes two(2) of these
  23. 37. medication used to care for an asthma attack