Why it is important to have a survival plan?
because if you get sick or injured and you are isolated, it can help you to survive
The victim is less likely to aggravate existing injuries.
Zero position is when you are a neutral party... You aren't rooting for this team.. Nor are you rooting for the others...
If these two actions do not control the bleeding and it is located on and extremity the use something called a tourniquet to stop all blood flow to the extremity.
Please look up the proper way to use a tourniquet because if used improperly, a person could loose a limb.
What happens if you slit your wrist Can the vessel be repaired?
Yes dont it hurts REALLY F'ng bad and you will have a defective arm because you cut through tendons and muscles.
What part of the procedur should the trouniquet be removed?
Do not remove it. A qualified surgeon must remove it. Blood poisoning, blood clots or death can occur if it's not removed properly.
What is is a type of emergency that potentially could require first aid?
Anything...
if its an 'emergency' then first aid will most likely be required! and its a basic life skills to have. I would say that anything that has, or could, cause any degree of harm would need first aid... first aid could just be giving some TLC! I would suggest that you try and book on a first aid course as they will cover all this for you! i might be foolish here but i am in the uk... i don't know where you are, i went on a great course with the national school of first aid training in Glasgow a few months ago! they were great.
What are the normal everyday mushroom that you see growing on the side of the sidewalk called?
dinner
What would be the immediate treatment after bumping your shin created large blood filled bruise?
Put ice on it (not directly) and that should halt any swelling. The bruise should go away on its on in a week or so.
What is the purpose of inflammation in wound healing?
The body's primary response to injury or infection is called inflammation. '
The purpose of inflammation is to provide an environment around the injured or infected region that maximises repair and anti infection processes
What is a view of discovery medical aid?
Discovery Health is currently the biggest medical aid scheme in South Africa. It has over R7 billion in reserves. The plans that Discovery Health offers include Executive Plan, Comprehensive Series, Priority Series, Saver Series, Core Series, and KeyCare Series.
What is a Right Mastoidectomy Exploration Myringoplasty?
This an operation which requires a surgeon to have a look inside the right ear to look for disease/take out any disease that may be situated inside it. Then the surgeon will repair the perforated eardrum with a skin graft from the insection. Then the hospital will keep the patient in for one night before they can go home.
P.S I'm only 13 and I know all this! :P
P.P.S this is probably due to I am having this procedure tomorrow!
What should you do if more than one wound is found during a quick patient assessment?
Assess both wounds. Assess for blood loss. Treat the most serious wound first. Protect the lesser wound(s) until those can be treated. Transport as soon as safe to do so.
Who is is the person nominated person in your workplace responsible for first aid arrangements?
Youe self ;)
How do you feel if you have a sunburn?
Depends on how bad your sunburn is. A mild one and you'll be uncomfortable, or your skin could sting and even itch, too. A severe one and you're in agony, running a fever, and even becoming delirious. Blistering, dehydration and a severe electrolyte imbalance can cause delirium, shock and even death from sunpoisoning.
What to put on a swollen smashed finger?
Put some ice on it to ease the swelling and pain. Also if you keep it elevated it will not throb so much.
What do you do if your eyes are burning from the fumes of wall paint?
Burning eyes are a sign of a common allergic reaction.
You need to reduce the amount of chemicals in the air.
First, you need to remove yourself from the area to get fresh air until they stop burning for a few minutes. Put on some goggles and return.
Secondly, find a way to better ventilate the area, try opening a window if you can. A fan blowing out the fumes will help also.
You can splash water in your eyes, or use saline eye drops to cool the burning.