Skin Injuries
What does a sprain damage?
Ligaments
Should you put things in the mouth of someone having a seizure?
No
What do you do when someone has a bad allergic reaction?
Epi-pen
what causes a concussion?
the brain moving within the skull
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What are the symptoms of skin injuries?
Pain, bleeding, bruising, and skin changes.
If the person is lying on their stomach, what position should you move them into?
Move them into a side position where their lying on their side.
What are the top two most common allergies?
Pollen and peanuts
what are some concussion symptoms?
headache, dizziness, seeing things, and nausea
After more than 150 years, he’s still the tallest president in U.S history.
How do you treat a minor skin injury?
Clean the wound with running water and a gentle washcloth, protect it with a bandage or dressing, and watch for signs of infection like increased redness, pain, swelling, or drainage
When should you call emergency services for a seizure?
The seizure lasts longer than five minutes, the person is injured etc.
What are airborne allergens?
Sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny or stuffy nose, and coughing.
what grade is a mild sprain?
Grade 2
This kid’s lit classic has a chapter called “The Puppies Arrive”.
The a hundred and one dalmations?
How can you tell if a cut needs stitches?
It is deep, more than half an inch long, or has jagged edges. Gaps open, making it hard to close the edges together. Won't stop bleeding after 10–15 minutes of applying direct pressure. It is located on a joint, the face, or the genitals. It was caused by a puncture wound, an animal or human bite, or a rusty object. Leaves you unable to feel or move the affected area
What are the symptoms of seizures?
Loss of consciousness, stiffening or jerking of the body, Eye rolling or staring, foaming at the mouth, and Confusion or disorientation after the seizure.
How do you distinguish between an allergy and a cold?
It's an allergy if your eyes are watering, itchy, and if it's a cold if your nose is running and stuffy, and you have a sore throat and body aches.
What is the medical term for a bruise?
Contusion
The first Academy Awards, held at the Roosevelt Hotel in 1929, saw this war movie winning for “Outstanding Picture.”
Wings
Under what conditions might a tetanus shot be necessary for a minor skin injury?
if the wound is deep, dirty (e.g., contaminated with soil, feces, or saliva), or if the person's last tetanus booster was over 5-10 years ago
What are some potential warning signs, or auras, that a person might experience before a focal seizure?
A strange smell, taste, or a "rising" feeling in the stomach. Visual distortions, such as flashing lights or spots. A sudden sense of intense fear, anxiety, or déjà vu. Numbness or tingling in a part of the body.
Can someone who has had only mild allergic reactions in the past suddenly experience a severe, life-threatening reaction (anaphylaxis) upon re-exposure
Yes, someone who has had only mild allergic reactions in the past can suddenly have a severe, life-threatening reaction (anaphylaxis) upon re-exposure
is a bad spine injury curlable?
no
On February 21, 1965, he was killed in the Audubon Ballroom in New York City.
Malcolm X