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First Aid Test Cards
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Health Care
6th Grade
12/12/2008

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Term
Four facts about child abuse
Definition
1. It is not reported often.
2. Some cases are punishable by law
3. There are 4 types.
4. It is usually done by a person who is close to you
Term
Shock
Definition
When the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body parts.
Term
Symptoms of Shock
Definition
Pale, skin cold, skin clammy, weak pulse
Term
How to treat shock
Definition
Treat injury first then shock
1. Have the victim lie down
2. If red raise the head if pale raise the legs
3. keep victim calm and comfortable(wrap them in blanket, sweatshirt jacket, etc.)
4. Maintain normal body temperature
5. Do not give any food or drink
Term
Types of Wounds
Definition
Abrasion, Contusion, Puncture, Avulsion, and Laceration.
Term
Abraision
Definition
Skin is rubbed or scraped(little bleeding)
Term
How to treat an abrasion
Definition
Wash with soap and water or clean with neosporin bandage
Term
Contusion
Definition
A bruise where the skin is not broken
Term
How to treat a contusion
Definition
Apply ice to reduce swelling
Term
Puncture
Definition
Skin is peirced with a sharp object(limited external bleeding)
Term
How to treat a puncture
Definition
If large object:
Do not remove
Bandage to keep object in place
Apply direct pressure
Call 911(use judgement)
Term
Avulsion
Definition
Tissue is separated or torn from the body (heavy bleeding)
Term
How to treat a avulsion
Definition
Call 911
Wrap torn body part in cloth then plastic
Use direct pressure
Use pressure points
Put torn body part in cooler
Use tornique(last resort)
Term
Laceration
Definition
Cut in skin from a sharp object(may be heavy bleeding)
Term
How to treat a laceration
Definition
Bandage, no ointment
Do not remove bandage when soaked
Use direct pressure
Term
Rescue Breathing
Definition
First aid skill that is used when someone as a pulse but is not breathing.
Term
Three types of Bullying
Definition
Social, Emotional, Physical
Term
Physical bullying
Definition
Harm to a persons property and body.
Term
Social bullying
Definition
Harm to a person's group acceptance
Term
Emotional bullying
Definition
Harm to someone's feelings
Term
Barrier
Definition
Anything that gets in the way: fear, threats, bribe, trust
Term
Intervention
Definition
Something that comes inbetween, affects, changes and stops
Term
First Aid Knowledge and skills
Definition
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
how to stop bleeding
burn treatment
what to do when somebody is choking
how to check for breathing/pulse
how to treat animal bites
how to treat broken bones
Term
Improtant Phone Numbers
Definition
911
local police
local Fire Department
neighbors
your parents
local hospital
poision control
Term
First aid supplies
Definition
rubbing alcohol
band-aids
loves
anthestic wine
scissors
tape
tweezers
cold pack
shock blanket
water gel
pressure bandage
gauze
Ibuprofen
Term
Emergency Plans
Definition
fire escape plan
family disaster plan
earthquake plan
blizzard plan
flood plan
tornado plan
volcano plan
Hazardous material plan
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