NOLS
Who is the founder of NOLS?
Paul Petzoldt
Water, Oil, or Alcohol.
Give two examples of treatment for constipation!
1. Hydration
2. Eat grains, vegetables, and fruits
3. Caffeine or Hot then Cold beverage
4. Laxatives
What is the primary treatment for a black eye?
Cool Compress
True/False: Once the symptoms of rabies are present, the disease is fatal.
True
Where is the birthplace of NOLS Wilderness Medicine (Formally known as: Wilderness Medical Institute)?
Pitkin, CO
An outer ear infection is called?
Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
In the Scene Size Up, what do you do decide?
If the accident has an MOI for a spinal cord injury.
Which of the following is a symptoms of a red eye?
A. Pain and excessive tearing
B. Cloudy vision and blurred sight
C. Sensation of "something in the eye."
D. High Fever
A. Pain and excessive tearing, this is a serious condition of a red eye.
What animal causes the hantavirus and plague?
Rodents and Rodent feces
How old in NOLS?
60 Years Old
List two signs and symptoms of an outer ear infection.
1. Pain in ear
2. Pulling ear creates pain
3. Discharge from the ear
What is the best thing you can do to prevent diarrhea?
Wash your hands!
What is the first step to remove a foreign body in the eye?
Flush with water or gently dab with a moist clean cloth.
The CDC recommends which device to remove a tick from the skin?
Tweezers
Who is the Founder of NOLS Wilderness Medicine?
Melissa Gray
How do you treat an outer ear infection?
1. Keep Dry
2. 50/50 Alcohol/Vinegar
3. Evacuate if condition worsens
How do you treat Diarrhea?
Anti-Diarrhea Medication
BRAT diet (Bland Food)
Monitor and Evacuate if no improvement
If there is trauma to the eye, What should not be done?
Do not put pressure on the eye.
You can use IR3535 or Picaridin to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks?
Yes, as well as DEET
What statue is at the front of the NOLS HQ?
A Statue of Paul Petzoldt.
A Q-tip is an approved device to use in the ear canal to clean the ear in the backcountry! (True or False)
False
Explain the BRAT diet and when it is most appropriate to use it.
Bananas, Rice, Apple Sause, and Toast. Best for GI distress or diarrhea.
List 3 reasons/conditions to evacuate a person with an eyeball injury.
1. Cornea is opaque
2. Infection progressing
3. Object in eye
4. No improvement
The most common tick-borne illness in the USA is Lyme Disease? (True/False)
Yes, but the most serious one is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever