Environmental Emergencies
This is the condition where the body overheats, causing symptoms like excessive sweating, dizziness, and nausea.
Hint: No muscle cramping yet
What is "Heat exhaustion"?
The first thing you should do when arriving at an emergency scene is this.
What is "Ensure the scene is safe"?
This is a common sign of a heart attack, where the person feels tightness or pain in their chest.
What is "Chest discomfort or pressure"?
The first thing you should do to stop bleeding from a cut is this.
What is "Apply direct pressure to the wound"?
This type of injury involves the complete or partial loss of a limb or body part, often caused by accidents or trauma.
What is "Amputation"?
The sting from this insect can cause severe allergic reactions, including difficulty breathing, and requires immediate medical attention.
What is "A bee or wasp"?
When you call 911, you should stay on the line until this happens.
The dispatcher tells you to hang up.
The acronym "F.A.S.T." is used to identify signs of a stroke. What does the "S" stand for?
What is "Speech difficulties (slurred speech or inability to speak clearly)"?
If someone suffers a burn from hot liquids, the first thing you should do is this.
What is "Run cool water over the burn area"?
If a person has a deep, life-threatening wound with uncontrollable bleeding, this tool is used as a last resort to save their life.
What is a "tourniquet"?
This condition occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce, causing the body temperature to drop below 95°F.
Hint: Hypo_______
What is "Hypothermia"?
This term refers to any protective gear worn to minimize exposure to hazards that could cause injury or infection. Examples include gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection
What is PPE or personal protective equipment.
This type of medication is commonly used to treat anaphylaxis by constricting blood vessels and opening airways.
What is "Epinephrine"?
If a person has a suspected neck injury, you should avoid doing this to prevent further harm.
What is "Moving their neck or head"?
When helping someone during a seizure, you should remember this simple rule about their mouth.
What is "Do not place anything in their mouth"?
This life-threatening condition occurs when a person inhales water into their lungs and is unable to breathe.
What is "Drowning"?
In first aid, this age group is classified as a "child."
What is "1 year old to puberty"?
This is the length of time a seizure should last before you seek emergency medical attention.
What is "More than 5 minutes"?
This is the best way to treat a chemical splash to the eye.
What is "Rinse the eye with water for at least 15 minutes"?
In cases of hypoglycemia, this is the recommended first aid response for a conscious person who is experiencing symptoms.
What is "Give them fast-acting sugar, like fruit juice or glucose tablets"?
A bite from this insect can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
What is "A tick"?
Moving someone who has a suspected head, neck, or back injury can cause this serious complication.
What is "Worsening of the injury, potentially leading to permanent paralysis or death"?
This condition occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing chest pain.
What is "A heart attack"?
The acronym for a basic method to treat sprains and strains is R.I.C.E. What does that stand for?
What is Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation?
This life-threatening condition occurs when the body’s organs and tissues do not receive enough oxygen, often due to severe blood loss, dehydration, or infection.
What is "Shock"?