Hypothermia
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The signs & symptoms of hypothermia are
a. shivering, irritability,
disorientation, sleepiness, incoherence, unconsciousness, death
b. shivering, irritability,
disorientation, sleepiness, incoherence, consciousness, death
c. shivering, irritability,
orientation, sleepiness, incoherence, unconsciousness, death
d. shivering, irritability,
disorientation, sleepiness, coherence, unconsciousness, death
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The proper treatment procedures for hypothermia is
a. hyperthermia challenge,
move away from cold, remove wet clothing, cover with warm blankets, give
warm liquids orally, add extra body heat contact
b. hypothermia challenge,
move away from cold, remove dry clothing, cover with warm blankets, give
warm liquids orally, add extra body heat contact
c. hypothermia challenge,
move away from cold, remove wet clothing, cover with warm blankets, give
warm liquids orally, add extra body heat contact
d. hypothermia challenge,
move away from cold, remove wet clothing, cover with warm blankets, give
cold liquids orally, add extra body heat contact
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Prevention for hypothermia includes
a. keeping dry, wearing
head protection, eating enough good food, avoiding fatty acids
b. keeping dry, wearing
head protection, eating enough good food, avoiding fatigue
c. keeping dry, wearing
head phones, eating enough good food, avoiding fatigue
d. keeping wet, wearing
underwear protection, eating enough good food, avoiding fatigue
Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke
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Heat exhaustion is
a. a deadly disease
b. in the summer months
only
c. experienced indoors
and outdoors
d. an injury to the central
nervous system
Explain the symptoms of heatstroke & what action needs to be taken
for first aid & for prevention.
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Signs & symptoms of heatstroke are
a. red, hot, & dry
skin, no sweating, rapid pulse, altered level of consciousness, unconsciousness,
& convulsions
b. red, hot, & dry
skin, no sweating, slow pulse, altered level of consciousness, unconsciousness,
& convulsions
c. red, cool, & dry
skin, sweating, rapid pulse, altered level of consciousness, unconsciousness,
& convulsions
d. gray, cool, &
wet skin, sweating, rapid pulse, altered level of consciousness, unconsciousness,
& convulsions
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Treat heatstroke with
cooling, remove from,
victimwith elevated&,
remove, apply cool&
water soaked, fan, give,
treat for, call 911.
clothing | cloths
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fluids | head
|
heat | immediate
|
reclined | shock |
shoulders | water
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Heatstroke can be prevented
by avoiding extreme, limiting,
maintaining, wearingcolored
clothing & a hat, increasingintake.
activity | fluids
| heat | light
| salt
Frostbite
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Treat frostbite by
moving victim away from the cold place and into aone.
Thaw the frozen area byit with
warmor blanket. Hold frozen part
underrunning water. When thawed
and warm, have the victimthe injured
area. Get the victim to a doctor.
covering | exercise
|
skin | warm
|
warmer
Dehydration
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Dehydration can be caused by
a. diarrhea
b. vomiting
c. heavy perspiration
d. all of the
above
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Treat dehydration by
a. replacing fluids
b. reducing activity
c. avoiding high
heat environments
d. all of the
above
Sunburn
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Sunburn should be treated as a
a. 1st degree burn
b. 3rd degree burn
c. 2nd degree burn
d. special minor type
burn
Insect Stings or Tick Bites
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Bites or stings of insects and ticks
Apply cold or towel to relieve .
If a stinger remains in the skin , it
away with a or edge of a knife
blade. If a tick has fastened itself to the skin, grasp it with & pull
it away. Wash the area with & .
fingernail | flick
|
gently | pain
|
soap | tweezers
|
water | water
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Insect stingers left behind can be full of un-injected ________ , squeezing
injects it into victim & causes harm.
a. honey
b. poison
c. anti-venom
d. insect blood
Snakebite
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Poisonous snakebite
Have victim lie and rest,
place bitten area than the
rest of the body. Put a band
2 to 4 inches above the bite. If area swells, the
band. Treat for . Seek help.
constricting | down
|
loosen | lower
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medical | shock
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Snake bite treatment includes removal of bracelets, watches, and rings
in case the victims body begins to
a. swell
b. convulse or spasm
c. dehydrate
d. sweat
Blisters
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Treatment for blisters on the hand & foot
Wash area with & .
Protect blisters from breaking by applying bandages.
If it becomes necessary to break the blister, use a sterilized heated
by a match . Prick the blister
near its and press out the .
Keep the wound clean with a sterile .
bandage | doughnut
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edge | flame
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liquid | pin
| soap
|
water
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Blisters should always be broken to relieve pressure and speed healing
of the affected area.
a. False
b. True
Hyperventilation
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Hyperventilation attacks are often triggered by
a. heavy
lifting
b. fast running
c. fear &
stress
d. allergic
reactions
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The hyperventilating victim’s breaths
a. too slow
& too deep
b. too rapid
& too deep
c. too slow
& too shallow
d. too rapid
& too shallow
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Treat hyperventilation by
a. having
the victim breathe into a paper bag
b. diverting
the victim’s attention to other problems
c. calming
and coaching the victim to help regain normal breathing
d. both a
& c
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Hyperventilating victims appear blue in color
a. false
b. true