Throw me an ice pack!
True or False
heat stroke is more extreme then heat exhaustion.
True
What are 4 ways poisons may enter your body?
swallowed
inhaled
injected and
absorbed
What are the signs and symptoms of superficial frostbite?
hard skin
skin that looks paler then the area around it
pain or stinging in the area followed by numbness
What is the care for freezing of skin to metal objects?
pour warm water over skin to detach it from the metal.
What is the care for tick bites?
use tweezers to grasp the head of the tick as close to the persons skin as possible. pull straight up without twisting until the tick releases its hold. rinse with cool water. If any piece of the tick remains in the skin seek medical attention.
What is the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion?
heat exhaustion leads to heat stroke.
heat stroke is immediately life threatening.
How can we prevent drowning?
water education!!!
What are the signs and symptoms of deep frostbite?
skin and underlying tissues that are solid to touch
skin that is white, blue, black or mottled.
complete loss of feeling in the effected area.
True or false
you must thaw frostbite with hot water.
false.
you must use room temperature water
What are two known venomous spiders in Canada?
black widow and brown recluse.
What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Skin: moist, warm
Physical: headache, weakness, exhaustion, nausea/vomiting, fainting.
Mental: anxiety, dizziness.
Breathing: normal
What causes Lyme disease?
A bite from an infected tick.
What is the difference between moderate and severe hypothermia
moderate hypothermia the person is still conscious, severe they are unresponsive.
True or false
it is important to place gauze between the fingers and toes if effected by frostbite.
true
What is the care for animal bites?
treat any wounds accordingly, seek medical attention if the animal is stray or unknown to you or if you suspect it may have rabies.
How do we care for someone who has heat stroke?
aggressive cooling, ei: immerse body/forearms in cool water, pour water on torso, fan skin, if alert provide cool drink.
What are the three stages of hypothermia?
mild
moderate and
severe
What is considered a normal body temperature?
37.6 degrees celcius.
What are the causes of hypothermia?
over exposure of our bodies to cold temperatures.
What is the care for marine life stings?
flush injured area with vinegar for at least 30 seconds, if vinegar is unavailable mix baking soda and water into a waste and leave it on area for 20 mins. using gloves or a towel, remove any pieces of the animal. immerse effected area in water as hot as the person can tolerate for at least 20 min. seek medical attention.
What body temperature in degrees Celsius is associated with heat stroke?
40 degrees or higher.
What is the care for injected poisons?
wash the puncture site with clean running water.
keep person still.
What is the treatment for frostbite?
remove anything restricting blood flow. thaw only if sure it will not freeze again. protect skin with loose sterile dressing, placing gauze between fingers and toes. leave blisters intact elevate thawed extremities above heart. keep person hydrated. seek medical attention.
What are the two stages of frost bite called?
superficial frostbite and deep frostbite.
What is the care for snake bites?
keep person still, with the bite level to the heart. if bite is on limb remove any jewelry or tight clothing from limb. was the wound with water and cover with a clean, dry dressing.