Question 1

What to do in case of a cut?

Accepted Answer

1) Stop bleeding with pressure. 2) Rinse with water. 3) Treat with antiseptic. 4) Sterile dressing. 5) See a doctor if deep or bleeding doesn't stop.

Question 2

How to help with a burn?

Accepted Answer

1) Cool with cold water for 10-20 minutes. 2) Not ice — cold water. 3) Remove rings, watches. 4) Do not puncture blisters. 5) Sterile dressing. 6) Call emergency if large area.

Question 3

What to do in case of fainting?

Accepted Answer

1) Lie on your back. 2) Raise your legs. 3) Unbutton tight clothing. 4) Fresh air. 5) If not regaining consciousness — call emergency.

Question 4

How to help with suspected stroke?

Accepted Answer

1) FAST: Face, Arms, Speech, Time. 2) Ask to smile — asymmetry? 3) Raise both arms — one drops? 4) Say a phrase — slurred speech? 5) Immediately call 103/112!

Question 5

What to do if a heart attack is suspected?

Accepted Answer

1) Chest pain radiating to arm, jaw. 2) Call emergency immediately. 3) Sit semi-reclined. 4) Aspirin if no contraindications. 5) Nitroglycerin if available and prescribed.

Question 6

How to help with an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

1) Antihistamine. 2) Swelling of face/throat — call emergency immediately. 3) Epinephrine (EpiPen) in severe cases. 4) Position with legs raised. 5) Monitor breathing.

Question 7

What to do in case of nosebleed?

Accepted Answer

1) Sit, tilt head forward. 2) DO NOT tilt back! 3) Pinch soft part of nose. 4) 10-15 minutes of pressure. 5) Ice on the bridge of the nose. 6) See a doctor if bleeding doesn't stop.

Question 8

How to perform CPR?

Accepted Answer

1) Check consciousness and breathing. 2) Call an ambulance. 3) 30 chest compressions. 4) 2 breaths (if trained). 5) Rate 100-120/min. 6) Depth 5-6 cm.

Question 9

What to do when bitten by a tick?

Accepted Answer

1) Remove with tweezers, twisting. 2) As close to the skin as possible. 3) Treat with antiseptic. 4) Save the tick for analysis. 5) Monitor symptoms for 30 days. 6) See a doctor if redness or fever occurs.

Question 10

How to help with seizures?

Accepted Answer

1) Lay the person safely. 2) Place a soft object under the head. 3) DO NOT hold them down, do not put anything in their mouth. 4) Turn onto the side afterward. 5) Time the seizure. 6) Call an ambulance if >5 minutes or if seizures repeat.

Question 11

What to do when bitten by a snake?

Accepted Answer

1) Calm the victim, limit movement. 2) Remove jewelry — swelling may occur. 3) DO NOT suck out venom, do not make cuts. 4) Call an ambulance immediately. 5) Remember the snake's appearance if possible.

Question 12

What to do if a foreign object gets into the eye?

Accepted Answer

1) Do not rub the eye! 2) Rinse with water. 3) Small particles — blinking. 4) Chemical burn — rinse for 15+ minutes. 5) See an ophthalmologist if pain or vision worsens.

Question 13

How to help with a fracture?

Accepted Answer

1) Immobilize — do not move. 2) Use a makeshift splint. 3) Apply cold to the injury site. 4) For open fractures — sterile bandage. 5) Call an ambulance for transportation.

Question 14

What to do in case of heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

1) Move to shade/cool place. 2) Cool the body: wet cloth, fan. 3) Elevate legs. 4) Give water if conscious. 5) Call an ambulance if confused or unconscious.

Question 15

How to help with frostbite?

Accepted Answer

1) Move to warmth. 2) Remove wet clothing. 3) Gradual warming — warm water 37-39°C. 4) DO NOT rub with snow! 5) Hot tea, wrapping.

Question 16

First aid: how to act in case of suffocation and Heimlich maneuver?

Accepted Answer

For 'First Aid', focus on symptoms and red flags. If condition worsens, severe pain/fever/difficulty breathing — see a doctor.

Question 17

First aid: how to prepare a home first aid kit and what should be in it?

Accepted Answer

Practice for 'First Aid': prepare for reception — list of symptoms, duration, medicines, tests, and questions. This makes consultation more effective.

Question 18

First aid: how to assess the victim's condition using the ABC algorithm?

Accepted Answer

First aid: do not self-medicate with prescription drugs. Check drug compatibility and follow instructions.

Question 19

First aid: when is it necessary to call an ambulance and what to tell the dispatcher?

Accepted Answer

For 'First aid', it is useful to monitor the dynamics: when it started, what increases/decreases, what are the accompanying factors. This helps with diagnosis.