First Aid Flashcards

When applying a tourniquet to control severe limb bleeding, how should you record the application?

Answer: Write the letter 'T' and the time on the patient's forehead or exposed skin

Mark 'T' and the exact time of tourniquet application on the victim so medical personnel know the duration.

A firefighter inhales heavy smoke and begins coughing severely. The priority action is to:

Answer: Remove them from the smoke environment and monitor for respiratory distress

Remove smoke inhalation victims from the environment immediately and monitor closely for signs of deteriorating respiratory function.

Which of the following correctly describes the Rule of Nines for estimating burn area in an adult?

Answer: Head = 9%, each arm = 9%, each leg = 18%

In adults, the head equals 9%, each arm equals 9%, and each leg equals 18% of total body surface area.

What does the acronym RICE stand for in musculoskeletal injury treatment?

Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation — the standard first aid protocol for sprains and strains.

A crew member has an eye injury from a flying ash ember. You should flush the eye:

Answer: With clean water flowing from the inner corner outward for at least 15 minutes

Flush the eye with clean water from the inner corner outward continuously for at least 15 minutes to remove foreign material.

Which sign is a hallmark indicator that a limb fracture may be present in the field?

Answer: Deformity, swelling, and point tenderness at the injury site

Deformity, localized swelling, and point tenderness are classic signs strongly suggesting a fracture.

During a wildfire operation, a firefighter collapses from suspected cardiac arrest. An AED is available. You should:

Answer: Attach and use the AED as soon as possible while minimizing CPR interruptions

Attach and use the AED as soon as it is available; early defibrillation significantly improves survival rates.