What are the 4 things you look for when doing a "quick assessment" of an injured person?
1. Is he breathing? 2. Is his heart beating? 3. Is there severe bleeding? 4. Is there evidence of poisoning?
True or False: when someone is stung by a bee or wasp, you should squeeze the wound to get the stinger out.
False. Squeezing will force more venom into the skin from the sac attached to the stinger. Use the edge of a knife blade to scrape away the stinger.
What is dehydration?
If a person gives off more water than he takes in, he is suffering from dehydration.
What first aid do you apply for NON-POINSONOUS snake bites?
Scrub with soap and water. Apply antiseptic. Non-venomous snakes bites only cause minor puncture wounds.
What are 3 of the ways to help a victim of hypothermia?
1. Take the victim into a shelter & get in warm, dry clothes. 2. Zip into dry sleeping bag or cover with blankets, coats. 3. Offer warm liquids (hot chocolate, soup). 4. Seek medical attention for the victim.
How do you spell Jeopordy
Jeopardy
Name steps to treating Heatstroke.
1. Move victim to cool, shady spot. 2. Cool any way you can: remove outer clothing & sponge w/cool water; cover w/wet towels; place in cool water; fan; etc. 3. Keep victim lying down w/head & shoulders slightly raised. 4. Monitor victim closely. 5. Get emergency help right away.
What is the appropriate procedure to rescue someone who is stranded in a body of water.
Give them something to hold on and try to pull them to land from the edge of the water. Only go into the water yourself as a last resort.
What is a common sign of heart attack?
1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of the chest behind the breastbone. The feeling may spread to the shoulders, arms, and neck. It isn't always severe. 2. Unusual sweating - for instance, even is a room is cool. 3. Nausea - usually first sign for women! 4. Shortness of breath. 5. A feeling of weakness.
What are symptoms of a second degree burn.
Skin discoloration, pain, swelling
Name symptoms of Heat Exhaustion.
1. Pale, clammy skin 2. Nausea 3. Fatigue 4. Dizziness/fainting 5. Headache 6. Muscle cramps 7. Weakness