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What is the primary purpose of first aid?
What is the primary purpose of first aid?
- To provide immediate and temporary care. (correct)
- To compete with professional healthcare providers.
- To replace the role of a physician.
- To administer long-term medical treatment.
Which of the following is NOT a primary objective (the 'P's) of first aid?
Which of the following is NOT a primary objective (the 'P's) of first aid?
- Prolong life.
- Partially lessen suffering.
- Prevent further injuries.
- Provide a diagnosis. (correct)
A first aider's role is best described as:
A first aider's role is best described as:
- To offer assistance until professional medical help arrives or is available. (correct)
- To diagnose conditions and prescribe medications.
- To provide medical assistance, competing directly with physicians.
- To take responsibility for the patient's long-term recovery.
Which characteristic is LEAST likely to be displayed by a good first aider?
Which characteristic is LEAST likely to be displayed by a good first aider?
In the context of bandaging, what does 'support' primarily refer to?
In the context of bandaging, what does 'support' primarily refer to?
Which of the following bandage types is best suited for applying localized pressure?
Which of the following bandage types is best suited for applying localized pressure?
For what purpose would a tube bandage be MOST appropriate?
For what purpose would a tube bandage be MOST appropriate?
If you needed to improvise padding for a painful injury, which type of bandage would be MOST suitable?
If you needed to improvise padding for a painful injury, which type of bandage would be MOST suitable?
What part of the triangular bandage is opposite the base?
What part of the triangular bandage is opposite the base?
Which bandage is BEST for treating minor cuts?
Which bandage is BEST for treating minor cuts?
What is the PRIMARY reason for covering for wounds and burns with bandaging?
What is the PRIMARY reason for covering for wounds and burns with bandaging?
When should a first aider's assistance typically end?
When should a first aider's assistance typically end?
A baseball player gets hit in the arm with a pitch. There is no broken bone, but it is swelling. What should the athletic trainer do?
A baseball player gets hit in the arm with a pitch. There is no broken bone, but it is swelling. What should the athletic trainer do?
A patient comes in with a gash on their arm from a dog bite. What would be an appropriate type of bandage to apply?
A patient comes in with a gash on their arm from a dog bite. What would be an appropriate type of bandage to apply?
A rock climber falls and has a dislocated shoulder. What kind of bandage might a first aider use?
A rock climber falls and has a dislocated shoulder. What kind of bandage might a first aider use?
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What is First Aid?
What is First Aid?
Immediate and temporary care given to someone who is ill or injured until medical assistance arrives.
Objectives of First Aid (PPP)
Objectives of First Aid (PPP)
To prolong life, lessen suffering, and prevent further injuries.
Roles of First Aid
Roles of First Aid
To bridge the gap between the accident and medical assistance, and does not replace a physician.
What is Bandaging?
What is Bandaging?
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3 Keys of Bandaging
3 Keys of Bandaging
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Elastic Bandage
Elastic Bandage
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Liquid Bandage
Liquid Bandage
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Gauze Bandage
Gauze Bandage
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Tube Bandage
Tube Bandage
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Triangular Bandage
Triangular Bandage
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What are the parts of a Triangular Bandage?
What are the parts of a Triangular Bandage?
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Study Notes
First Aid and Bandaging
- The objectives are to identify the importance of a first aid and first aider and the different kinds of bandaging, and to perform appropriate and correct procedures during disaster and emergencies in sports, exercises, and recreational settings.
First Aid
- First aid is an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets ill or injured.
- It includes self-help and home care if medical assistance is not available or delayed.
Objective of First Aid (PPP)
- P stands for Prolong Life.
- P stands for Partially Lessen Suffering.
- P stands for Prevent Further Injuries.
Roles of First Aid
- First aid bridges the gap between the time of the accident and the arrival of a physician.
- It ends when medical assistance begins.
- First aid does not intend to compete with or take the place of the physician.
Characteristics of a Good First Aider
- Gentle
- Resourceful
- Observant
- Tactful
- Sympathetic
Bandaging
- Bandaging is a process of covering a wound or an injured body part that is also part of first aiding.
- Three keys of bandaging
- Applying pressure to bleeding wounds.
- Covering wounds and burns.
- Providing support and immobilization for broken bones, sprains, and strains.
Types of Bandages
- Elastic Bandage
- A stretchable bandage used to create localized pressure.
- Liquid Bandage
- Skin treatment for minor cuts and sores.
- Gauze Bandage
- Loosely woven that is used for bandaging wounds.
- Tube Bandage
- Used to hold dressings or splints onto limbs.
- Triangular Bandage
- Used for slings and pads to control bleeding.
- Can be used to support or immobilize an injury to a bone or joint.
- Can be used as improvised padding over a painful injury.
Parts of a Triangular Bandage
- Apex
- Sides
- Base
- Ends
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