Tenderfoot list
A reptile whose bites should be treated as an emergency, venomous or not
What is a snake?
The animals that generally carry rabies
What are warm-blooded animals?
The central part of the body that should be held on to if you have to drag someone's body
What is the abdomen?
A common vine that causes itchy rashes when touched
What is poison ivy?
The three-digit number you should always call in an emergency
What is 911?
An injury similar to a bubble in the skin, should not be popped in order to prevent infection
What is a blister?
Out of the three types of burns, this is the one that most commonly leaves blisters; also called a partial-thickness burn
What is a second-degree burn?
A plan that is made in case of a emergency, so that people know where to go and what to do
What is an emergency plan?
One of the ten essentials, this item should be packed on every outing, and you may need a large and a small one
What is a first aid kit?
Cases that are emergencies; they must be treated quickly, or the person has a high chance of dying
What are hurry cases?
Simple cuts and other wounds should always be washed thoroughly, otherwise this can occur
What is an infection?
This object can cause a puncture wound and is tricky to remove
What is a fishhook?
A long object, usually a stick or plank, that is bandaged alongside a broken bone in order to help it remain straight
What is a splint?
Found in any good first aid kit, this item helps remove small objects, like splinters
What are tweezers?
A blood clot to the brain that can result in the loss of control in one side of the body, slurred speech, loss of vision in one eye, dizziness, a severe headache, and ultimately permanent damage
What is a stroke?
An affliction of the skin that results from prolonged exposure to the cold
What is frostbite?
A sickness caused by heat exposure and lack of water that is characterized by dizziness, a weak pulse, and possible muscle cramps
What is heat exhaustion?
A person with this injury will be unable to walk right, and may need to be carried or on crutches
What is a sprained ankle?
Often found in the form of an ointment, this first aid kit component is applied when there is broken skin; it kills most bacteria
What is an antibiotic?
The number for poison control
What is 800-222-1222?
This maneuver is named after a person, and it is often used to save a person from choking
What is the Heimlich Maneuver?
A common side effect of other injuries and illnesses, is relatively simple to cure but is also easy to be afflicted with in real-world situations
What is shock?
The signs of a heart attack (or at least two)
What are shortness of breath, sudden pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, cold sweat, unexplained fatigue, and dizziness?
This poisonous plant is similar to poison ivy, but it normally grows in wet areas and is not as common
What is poison sumac?
The four steps of the STOP process that should be completed during an emergency
What are stop, think, observe, and plan?