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What is the first step to take in treating a person for shock?
What is the first step to take in treating a person for shock?
- Cover the victim with a wet blanket.
- Loosen any tight clothing.
- Reassure and comfort the victim. (correct)
- Give the victim a cup of water.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?
- Weakness or faintness.
- Euphoria and heightened energy. (correct)
- Shivering and feeling cold.
- Rapid and shallow breathing.
When treating burns, what should you avoid doing to the burned area?
When treating burns, what should you avoid doing to the burned area?
- Removing any constrictive items.
- Pricking blisters that form. (correct)
- Applying cold water for ten minutes.
- Covering with sterile dressing.
If a burn victim has clothing on fire, what is the preferred method to extinguish the flames?
If a burn victim has clothing on fire, what is the preferred method to extinguish the flames?
What is an appropriate action once the victim of shock shows signs of recovery?
What is an appropriate action once the victim of shock shows signs of recovery?
Why is it important to cover a burn with a sterile dressing?
Why is it important to cover a burn with a sterile dressing?
What action should not be taken when a victim of burns is conscious?
What action should not be taken when a victim of burns is conscious?
Which of the following is a common cause of shock in children after an accident?
Which of the following is a common cause of shock in children after an accident?
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What is shock?
What is shock?
A condition where the body's vital organs are not getting enough blood, often caused by trauma or injury.
What are the signs of shock?
What are the signs of shock?
Pale face, rapid shallow breathing, weakness, feeling cold, and nausea are all common signs.
How do you treat someone in shock?
How do you treat someone in shock?
Calm the victim, loosen tight clothing, elevate their feet, and cover them with a blanket.
What are burns?
What are burns?
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What are the signs of a burn?
What are the signs of a burn?
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How do you treat a burn injury?
How do you treat a burn injury?
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When do you need to seek medical attention for a burn?
When do you need to seek medical attention for a burn?
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What should you NOT do when treating a burn?
What should you NOT do when treating a burn?
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Study Notes
First Aid for Shock
- Shock can occur in any accident, even seemingly minor ones, especially in children and babies.
- Signs include pale face, rapid shallow breathing, feeling sick, shivering/cold but not sweating, and weakness/dizziness.
- Treatment involves reassurance, comfort, placing the victim in a chair/laying them down with head tilted, loosening tight clothing, and covering with a blanket.
- Ensure the cause of the shock is identified and treated if possible, give a warm drink (not alcohol or water) once recovery starts.
First Aid for Burns
- Burns are a significant cause of home accidents and death.
- Signs include redness, swelling, blistering, and shock (as above) – clothing may be in flames during a house fire.
- Treatment involves removing the victim from the heat source.
- If clothing is on fire, smother/extinguish by applying water or covering with a non-flammable material like a rug or blanket.
- Do not immerse the burnt area, but cool under running water or immerse in cold water for 10 mins to help with pain. Remove any rings, jewellery etc, before swelling begins.
- Cover the burn with sterile dressings to exclude air, not lotions/oils or touching blisters.
- If serious, seek immediate medical advice or hospital transport.
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