JROTC First Aid U2C4L2

Front

While playing basketball, a teammate fell and injured his leg. You evaluated him, but you can't tell if it's broken or dislocated, so you immobilize it. You've called for help. Which of the following should you NOT do while waiting for help to arrive?
- Make sure your teammate stays still.
- Apply an ice pack over a cloth to the sore area. It helps reduce swelling and pain (but remove ice when the area gets numb).
- Check periodically for symptoms of shock.
- Apply tourniquet.

Back

Apply tourniquet.

Front

Which of the following would indicate that an insect bite is a serious injury?
Options:
The area bitten turns red and is swollen.
Insect bites are never serious; they are minor injuries.
The person bitten has difficulty breathing
The insect bite is from a bee or wasp.

Back

The person bitten has difficulty breathing

Front

Signs of an insect sting generally include: Shortness of breath, Swelling at the site of the sting, Itchiness

Back

Swelling at the site of the sting

Front

Anyone that is bitten by a person or a wild or domestic animal should seek medical help:

Back

As soon as possible

Front

The first thing you do when providing First Aid for an insect sting is:

Back

Remove the stinger with a fingernail.

Front

What is the immediate care given until professional medical personnel arrive at the scene of an accident or sudden illness?

Back

first aid

Front

You should never move a victim unless they are in immediate danger.

Back

True

Front

What should a person do with a nosebleed?

Back

Lean forward and pinch the nose

Front

What is a sign of a severe allergic reaction? Options: trouble breathing, sleepy, high fever, vomiting

Back

trouble breathing

Front

What should you do if a person sprains their ankle?

Back

apply ice for 20 minutes