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Perform basic first aid EO#: M221.04

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What type of injury is this?

Minor wound

What type of injury is this?

1st degree burn

What type of injury is this?

2nd degree burn

What type of injury is this?

3rd degree burn

What is the first step to do before treating a minor wound

Wash your hands with soap and water, then put gloves on (if available)

What are the three basic objectives of emergency care for treating minor wounds?

Control bleeding, prevent further injury, and reduce the risk of infection

TRUE OR FALSE: Abrasions, scraps and cuts are all minor wounds

True

What do you cover a minor wound with?

Sterile dressing

What are some signs/symptoms of a 1st degree burn?

pinkish-reddish skin -slight swelling of the area -mild to moderate pain in the area - sore, dry skin.

What are some signs/symptoms of a 2nd degree burn?

-raw-looking, moist skin -skin colouring that may range from white to cherry red -blisters containing clear fluid - extreme pain in the area

What are some signs/symptoms of a 3rd degree burn?

-dry, leathery skin; -pearly white, tan, grey, or charred black skin; -blood vessels or bone may be visible, -little or no pain (nerves are destroyed)....

TRUE OR FALSE: Sunburns cannot be a 1st degree burn

False