Poisoning
What is poisoning?
Poisoning is when you have ingested chemicals or poisonous substance/liquids etc.
What is a stroke?
A stroke is the loss of brain function. It happens when their is a blood clot
What do you call a doctor that specialized with allergies?
An Allergist
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack happens when your heart stops beating due to a blood clot or fatty tissue around your heart & etc.
What is a burn? and What are the types of burns?
- An injury to your skin when in contact with high heat.
- 1st degree, 2nd degree & 3rd degree burns
Poisoning is the same as food poisoning.
True or False
False
When you can't remember something, you have _________ loss (Fill in the blank).
Memory loss
What do you call a doctor that specialized in the blood?
A Hematologist
What can family and friends do to help you if you have a heart attack? Give me 2 things.
Take a CPR course, know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack & know the emergency number (811)
What do you do for a 1st degree burn?
Put burned area in cool water right away.
How do you tell if someone has drank poison? Give me 2 ways.
You can smell odor of poison on their breath, see burns inside their mouth, they have sudden burning or pain in the throat & there's an open medicine or chemicals beside them
What are signs and symptoms of a stroke? Give me 3 symptoms.
Body weakness/numbness, trouble speaking, sudden severe headache, dizziness/loss of balance & trouble seeing/vision problems
What do you call a doctor that specialized in the heart?
A Cardiologist
What to do if you think you are having a heart attack? Give me 3 things.
Stop and rest, stay calm, tell someone, call 911 & go to the hospital quickly
What do you do for a 2nd degree burn?
Put the burned area in cool water and do not break the blisters.
What not to do when someone is poisoned? Give me 2 things.
- If not awake, don't give water
- Do not give any medication
What causes stroke? Give me 5 causes.
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, stress, drinking too much alcohol, no physical activity, smoking & being overweight
What do you call a doctor that specialized in the mind?
A Psychiatrist
What are some signs and symptoms of a heart attack? Give me 5 symptoms.
Severe pain in the chest, may feel pain in jaw/neck/ shoulder/arm or back, nausea & vomiting, sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness or faintness, fast or irregular heart beat, gets anxiety & gets very scared
What do you do for a 3rd degree burn?
Cover the burned area with lint-free cloth. Get medical help right away.
What to do when someone is poisoned? Give me 3 things.
- Immediately go to the hospital/emergency room, go to family doctor or poison center
- Keep airway open
- Do CPR
- If person is awake, give them water
What is the acronym that helps you remember the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
F - face drooping
A - arm weakness
S - Speech difficulty
T - Time (to call 911)
What do you call a doctor that specialized in skin?
A Dermatologist
How can you prevent a heart attack? Give me 5 ways.
Don't smoke, stay away from second hand smoke, exercise, eat a healthy diet, don't eat too much salty or fatty food, have a good body weight & get you blood pressure check regularly
What not to do when you have burns? Give me 2 things.
- Do not apply butter or grease on burns
- For eye burns: wash your eye with water for 10 minutes
- Clothes on fire: do not use the fire extinguisher, lie person on floor & roll/cover them with a blanket to put out the fire