First Aid & Basic Life Support Flashcards

A person with a suspected forearm fracture needs splinting before evacuation. What is the correct principle?

Answer: Immobilize the joints above and below the injury

Immobilizing the joints above and below a fracture prevents movement of the broken bone ends.

During two-rescuer CPR on an adult, about how often should rescuers switch compressor roles to prevent fatigue?

Answer: About every 2 minutes

Switching about every 2 minutes, or 5 cycles, helps maintain high-quality compressions.

A crew member gets an ember lodged in the eye and a piece of debris is embedded in the eyeball. What should be done?

Answer: Stabilize the object, cover both eyes, and evacuate

Embedded objects should be stabilized, not removed, and covering both eyes reduces eye movement during transport.

What is the proper position for an unresponsive person who is breathing normally and has no suspected spinal injury?

Answer: The recovery position on their side

The recovery position helps keep the airway open and allows fluids to drain from the mouth.

On a cold, wet spring burn, a crew member is shivering uncontrollably, fumbling with tools, and slurring words. What is the best initial care?

Answer: Move them to shelter, remove wet clothing, insulate, and provide warm sweet drinks if alert

Mild-to-moderate hypothermia is treated by preventing further heat loss and gentle rewarming; rubbing limbs and alcohol are harmful.

A diabetic crew member becomes shaky, sweaty, and confused but can still swallow. What is the best first aid?

Answer: Give oral sugar such as glucose gel or juice

Suspected low blood sugar in a person who can swallow is treated with fast-acting oral sugar.

A patient shows signs of shock after a serious injury: pale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid pulse. What is appropriate care while awaiting transport?

Answer: Have them lie down, control bleeding, keep them warm, and monitor

Shock care includes controlling bleeding, keeping the patient lying down and warm, and monitoring vital signs.