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first aid scenarios – student worksheet date: period: directions: read …

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first aid scenarios – student worksheet
date:
period:
directions: read each scenario. identify the condition and list the immediate first-aid
actions based on american heart association (aha) and american red cross (arc)
guidelines.

  1. a teen fell off a bike and is bleeding heavily from the leg. they are pale and dizzy.

condition:
first aid actions:

  1. a student collapses after practice with a fast pulse and clammy skin.

condition:
first aid actions:

  1. a student cuts a finger during a lab. the wound is bleeding but shallow.

condition:
first aid actions:

  1. a soccer player falls and has severe arm pain and swelling.

condition:
first aid actions:

  1. a student touches a hot curling iron and has red, painful skin.

condition:
first aid actions:

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
Scenario 1:
  • Condition: Severe bleeding (possibly leading to shock, as indicated by pale and dizzy symptoms). The teen has a heavy leg bleed, and the pale/dizzy signs suggest blood loss affecting circulation.
  • First Aid Actions:
  1. Apply direct pressure to the bleeding wound with a clean cloth or bandage to try to stop the bleeding.
  2. Elevate the leg (if possible, without causing more pain) to reduce blood flow to the area.
  3. Call for emergency medical help (911 or local emergency number) immediately, as heavy bleeding can be life - threatening.
  4. Monitor the teen's consciousness and breathing while waiting for help. If they show signs of shock (like worsening dizziness, loss of consciousness), lay them flat and raise their legs slightly (if no leg injury) to improve blood flow to the brain.
Scenario 2:
  • Condition: Heat - related illness (likely heat exhaustion) or possibly a cardiac issue, but heat exhaustion is more probable after practice. Fast pulse and clammy skin are common signs of heat exhaustion, where the body is overheating and struggling to cool down.
  • First Aid Actions:
  1. Move the student to a cool, shaded area.
  2. Loosen any tight clothing.
  3. Give them small sips of cool water (if they are conscious and able to drink).
  4. Apply cool, wet cloths (like towels or ice packs wrapped in cloth) to the neck, armpits, and groin to help lower body temperature.
  5. Monitor their condition. If they don't improve, or if they lose consciousness, have trouble breathing, or show signs of a more serious condition, call for emergency medical help.
Scenario 3:
  • Condition: Minor (shallow) cut/laceration. The wound is bleeding but shallow, indicating a minor injury to the skin.
  • First Aid Actions:
  1. Wash your hands (or put on gloves) to prevent infection.
  2. Clean the wound gently with mild soap and cool water to remove any dirt or debris.
  3. Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or bandage to stop the bleeding.
  4. Once bleeding stops, apply an antiseptic (like hydrogen peroxide or iodine - based solution, if available) to prevent infection.
  5. Cover the wound with a sterile bandage to protect it from dirt and bacteria.
Scenario 4:
  • Condition: Possible fracture (broken bone) or severe sprain. The severe arm pain and swelling after a fall are typical signs of a fracture or a bad sprain, where the bone or ligaments in the arm may be damaged.
  • First Aid Actions:
  1. Do not try to move the arm or straighten it. Immobilize the arm using a splint (you can use a rolled - up magazine, stick, or any rigid object) and wrap it with a bandage to keep it still.
  2. Apply ice (wrapped in a cloth) to the injured area for about 10 - 20 minutes at a time to reduce swelling and pain.
  3. Elevate the arm (if possible) to reduce swelling.
  4. Call for emergency medical help (like an ambulance) to get the student to a hospital for proper evaluation (X - rays, etc.) and treatment.
Scenario 5:
  • Condition: First - degree burn (since the skin is red and painful, and there's no mention of blisters, which would be a second - degree burn). The contact with a hot curling iron causes damage to the top layer of the skin.
  • First Aid Actions:
  1. Immediately run cool (not cold) water over the burned area for at least 10 - 15 minutes. This helps to cool the skin and reduce pain and damage.
  2. Do not apply ice, butter, or any other home remedies to the burn, as they can cause further damage or infection.
  3. After coo…

Answer:

1.
  • Condition: Severe bleeding (with possible shock)
  • First Aid Actions: Apply direct pressure to the wound, elevate the leg, call for emergency help, monitor consciousness and breathing, manage shock if needed.
2.
  • Condition: Heat exhaustion (or heat - related illness)
  • First Aid Actions: Move to cool area, loosen clothing, give cool water, apply cool cloths, monitor and call for help if needed.
3.
  • Condition: Minor cut (shallow laceration)
  • First Aid Actions: Wash hands, clean wound, apply pressure, use antiseptic, cover with bandage.
4.
  • Condition: Possible fracture (or severe sprain)
  • First Aid Actions: Immobilize the arm, apply ice, elevate, call for emergency help.
5.
  • Condition: First - degree burn
  • First Aid Actions: Run cool water over burn, cover with clean cloth, manage pain, seek medical help if needed.