First Aid Kit Essentials
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What is the main purpose of first aid?

  • To provide financial assistance to an injured person
  • To preserve life, prevent worsening, and promote recovery (correct)
  • To provide temporary medication to an injured person
  • To provide permanent care to an injured person
  • What is the purpose of item 5 in a first aid kit?

  • To cover large wounds
  • To support injuries such as sprains
  • To hold gauze pads in place
  • To apply antiseptics or disinfectants (correct)
  • What type of wound is a contusion?

  • An open wound
  • A chronic wound
  • A fatal wound
  • A close wound (correct)
  • What is the purpose of triage?

    <p>To sort or group injured persons based on their need and immediate care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of fatalities happen at the first 20 minutes of an incident?

    <p>75%-85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is M.A.S.S. triage based on?

    <p>The ability to move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is S.T.A.R.T. triage based on?

    <p>Vital signs and severity of injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of item 7 in a first aid kit?

    <p>To cover the hand to prevent wound contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of first aid?

    <p>To preserve life, prevent worsening, and promote recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of item 1 in a first aid kit?

    <p>Used as an antiseptic or disinfectant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wound is an abrasion?

    <p>Open wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame when most fatalities occur in an incident?

    <p>First 20 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of triage colors?

    <p>To sort or group injured persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between M.A.S.S. triage and S.T.A.R.T. triage?

    <p>M.A.S.S. is based on the ability to move, while S.T.A.R.T. is based on vital signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of item 12 in a first aid kit?

    <p>To check temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hematoma?

    <p>A blood tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    First Aid

    • First aid is an emergency care given immediately to an injured person to preserve life, prevent worsening, and promote recovery.

    First Aid Kit

    • Antiseptic/disinfectant (1) is used to clean wounds.
    • Antiseptic/disinfectant (2) speeds up wound recovery.
    • Gauze pad (3) is used to cover large wounds.
    • Gauze tape (4) holds gauze pads in place.
    • Cotton swabs (5) are used to apply antiseptics or disinfectants.
    • Band-Aids (6) cover small wounds and come with antiseptic strips.
    • Medical gloves (7) prevent wound contamination before applying antiseptics and ointments.
    • Smelling salts (8) are used as first aid for fainting.
    • Bandages (9) support injuries such as sprains, fractures, and dislocations.
    • Pain relievers (10) temporarily remove pain.
    • Paper bags (11) are used as first aid for hyperventilation (difficulty in breathing).
    • Thermometers (12) are used to check temperature.
    • Blood pressure monitors (13) are used to check blood pressure.
    • Communication devices (14) are used for communication.
    • Flashlights (15) are a source of temporary light.
    • Medications (16) are used for oral treatment of specific diseases.

    Types of Wounds

    • A wound is an injury that causes breaking of a membrane or damage to underlying tissues.

    Close Wounds

    • Contusion is a type of close wound.
    • Hematoma (blood tumor) is a type of close wound.

    Open Wounds

    • Abrasion is a type of open wound.
    • Incision is a type of open wound.
    • Laceration is a type of open wound.
    • Puncture is a type of open wound.
    • Avulsion is a type of open wound.

    Triage

    • Triage is the process of sorting or grouping injured persons based on their need and immediate care.
    • 75-85% of fatalities happen within the first 20 minutes of an incident.

    Triage Colors

    • No information provided.

    Types of Triage

    • M.A.S.S. Triage (Move, Assess, Sort, Send) is based on the ability to move.
    • S.T.A.R.T. Triage (Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment) is based on vital signs and severity of injuries.
    • START Triage is based on respiration, among other vital signs.

    First Aid

    • First aid is an emergency care given immediately to an injured person to preserve life, prevent worsening, and promote recovery.

    First Aid Kit

    • Antiseptic/disinfectant (1) is used to clean wounds.
    • Antiseptic/disinfectant (2) speeds up wound recovery.
    • Gauze pad (3) is used to cover large wounds.
    • Gauze tape (4) holds gauze pads in place.
    • Cotton swabs (5) are used to apply antiseptics or disinfectants.
    • Band-Aids (6) cover small wounds and come with antiseptic strips.
    • Medical gloves (7) prevent wound contamination before applying antiseptics and ointments.
    • Smelling salts (8) are used as first aid for fainting.
    • Bandages (9) support injuries such as sprains, fractures, and dislocations.
    • Pain relievers (10) temporarily remove pain.
    • Paper bags (11) are used as first aid for hyperventilation (difficulty in breathing).
    • Thermometers (12) are used to check temperature.
    • Blood pressure monitors (13) are used to check blood pressure.
    • Communication devices (14) are used for communication.
    • Flashlights (15) are a source of temporary light.
    • Medications (16) are used for oral treatment of specific diseases.

    Types of Wounds

    • A wound is an injury that causes breaking of a membrane or damage to underlying tissues.

    Close Wounds

    • Contusion is a type of close wound.
    • Hematoma (blood tumor) is a type of close wound.

    Open Wounds

    • Abrasion is a type of open wound.
    • Incision is a type of open wound.
    • Laceration is a type of open wound.
    • Puncture is a type of open wound.
    • Avulsion is a type of open wound.

    Triage

    • Triage is the process of sorting or grouping injured persons based on their need and immediate care.
    • 75-85% of fatalities happen within the first 20 minutes of an incident.

    Triage Colors

    • No information provided.

    Types of Triage

    • M.A.S.S. Triage (Move, Assess, Sort, Send) is based on the ability to move.
    • S.T.A.R.T. Triage (Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment) is based on vital signs and severity of injuries.
    • START Triage is based on respiration, among other vital signs.

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    Learn about the essential items in a first aid kit, including their uses and purposes. From antiseptics to band-aids, this quiz covers the basics of first aid.

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