Bites/Stings
What would the victim be at risk of getting if the wound gets infected?
Rabies
Describe dehydration in your own words
When a person loses water or fluids from heat exposure, exercise, illness, or decreased fluid intake Can lead to shock.
What body parts are most likely to get frost-bite?
Fingers, nose, toes, ears
What is poison?
Anything that someone swallows or breathes, or that gets into the eyes or on the skin that causes sickness or death
Name 3 symptoms that someone may show if they get stung by a venomous spider or scorpion
Redness/itching, muscle cramps, fever, vomiting, breathing problems, seizures, lack of response
What are some symptoms of a heat-related emergency?
Weakness
Thirst, dry mouth
Dizziness
Confusion
What should you NOT do when someone is experiencing hypothermia?
Have them take a hot shower immediately (this can cause shock). You should gradually warm them up.
List at least 2 questions you may be asked when you call poison control centre
what the name of the poison is
if you can describe it or name it
how much the victim touched or swallowed or breathed in
how old the person is
how much the person weighs
when the accident happened
how the person is feeling now
What is a step you should do if someone gets bitten by a marine animal?
1. Remove tentacles or stingers off with gloves or towel
2. Rinse injured area with hot water for at least 30 seconds with vinegar or baking soda and water solution (alternative)
3. Put area in hot water for as long as possible (min 20 minutes) until pain goes away
What should you do if someone is experiencing a heat stroke? (list at least 3)
Have the victim remove as much clothing as possible
Cool the person with water spray or place a cool, damp cloth on neck armpits and groin (areas with most body heat)
If they can drink something, drink something with sugar and electrolytes
Heat Stroke is serious and can be life threatening
Call 911, get first aid and AED
Actions to take? (list at least 3)
Call 911
Move person to WARM place not immediately to hot
Remove any wet or tight clothing and get the person dry and covered in a blanket
Remove tight rings or bracelets front he frostbitten part
Don’t try to thaw the frozen body part it can cause damage
List at least 3 actions to take for a poison-related emergency
After putting on PPE, move person from scene to place with fresh air
Wash or remove poison from person’s skin and clothing
Remove any jewelry that the posion may have touched
Run the affected are with lots of water
Eye affected: Rinse eye, ask person to blink as much as possible while rinsing