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Directions: Complete the following tasks then complete the section review questions provided following each task. You will be responsible for this information on the unit test.
 Task #1- Read Section: First Aid for Bleeding (p.760-762)
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Minor injuries can be treated at ________________.
2.
Severe bleeding may be considered ___________________________________.
3.
An open wound is when the skin is _______________________.
4.
Describe the 4 different types of wounds listed.
5.
Which types of wounds are most likely to required professional medical care? Why?
6.
Explain how to control bleeding.
 Task #2- Read Section: First Aid for Burns (p. 762-763)
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How are most burns caused?
2.
Describe the difference between 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd degree burns. Which degree is most common?
3.
Describe the procedure for treating a minor burn.
4.
True or False- Putting butter on a burn will help it heal?

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 Task #3- Read Section: First Aid for Choking (p. 768-769)
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1.
Choking occurs when an object becomes _____________ in a person’s ____________________, cutting off the flow of air.
2.
Describe or illustrate the universal sign for choking.
3.
Identify 3 other signs for choking.
4.
Explain how to use abdominal thrust on a choking adult.
5.
If you are home alone and choking you can use abdominal thrusts or _____________ (describe other strategy).
 Task #4- Read Section: First Aid for Shock (p. 770)
1.
Define Shock.
2.
Identify 4 symptoms of shock.
3.
If someone is experiencing shock, it is important for you to help keep him/her __________.
4.
Be sure to monitor a shock victim’s ______________, if they stop-begin CPR.

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 Task #5- Read Section: Responding to Muscle, Joint and Bone Injuries (p.771-773)
1.
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?
2.
Call 911 for emergency medical help if … (identify 5 reasons)
3.
Explain the PRICES procedure.
4.
What is the difference between a fracture and a dislocation?
5.
What is a splint and what does it do?
6.
How can shock be prevented?
 Task #6- Read Section: Responding to Unconsciousness (p. 773-774)
1.
What is unconsciousness? What causes unconsciousness?
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Should you perform CPR on an unconscious individual?
3.
What is the recovery position?
4.
If someone faints- what action should you take to help?
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5.
A ________________________ is a jarring injury to the brain that can cause unconsciousness.
6.
When should you not move an unconscious person?
 Task #7- Read Section: Responding to Other Common Emergencies (p. 774-777)
1.
Animal bites can transmit serious diseases such as _________________. Describe this disease.
2.
Animal bites should be treated like any other _________________________.
3.
When dealing with injuries individuals should follow the basic safety procedures known as
_________________________ precautions to keep themselves safe.
4.
When should you seek emergency medical care if bitten?
5.
Describe how to care for a nosebleed.
6.
Define poison.
7.
How many people die each year from poisoning?
8.
What is the poison control center? How can they be reached? Be specific.
9.
What does the center provide the individual who calls?
10.
What is venom?
11.
How can poison enter the body? (give 4 ways)
12.
Why should one immediately wash his/her skin if they came in contact with a poisonous plant?
13.
What is the first step in any case of suspected poisoning?