Health unit 4

To keep your boat in good condition:

-Check all mechanical and structural components regularly.

Sequence of steps you should take at scene of an accident

-Check for hazardous conditions -Check status of victim -Call EMS -Administer First Aid

When evacuating a burning building do not open ________ doors, and stay ___________.

-Hot doors -Low to the floor

Small kitchen appliances

-Kept way from edge of counter -Follow directions -Turned off and unplugged

Responsible behavior should be based on ________ and motivated by a will to ______ injury to self and others,

-Knowledge -Prevent

Most accidents occur hen people behave _________.

Carelessly

____ burns should be flushed with cool water until EMS arrives.

Chemical

The first step in the prevention of accidents is to _______ the risks that are involved.

Consider

Heart attack

Death of a heart muscle.

Never use ___________ electrical equipment.

Fauty

Rooms containing heat sources or flammable materials, such as the kitchen, living room, and garage, should be particularly equipped with a ___________________

Fire extringuisher

Why is it important to drink plenty of warm fluids when exposed to cold temperatures?

Fluids help your blood circulate efficiently which in turn helps your body to stay warm

Signs of moderate to severe ____________ include white or grayish skin, blisters, and numbness.

Frostbite

Emergency Supply Kit

Should be able to provide your family with enough food, water, and blankets for several days.

Main cause of house fires

Smoking

Overexposure to the sun's rays can be prevented with the use of ________.

Sunscreen

Abrasions

are caused by a scraping away of the skin's surface and are susceptible to infection.

Heat cramps

are often the initial sign of a heat-related emergency.

A small piece of skin that is cut and almost falling off would be best classified as a(n):

avulsion

An amputation is categorized as a(n):

avulsion

If someone is bitten by an animal you should not:

leave the area exposed and untreated

Stoke symptoms

slurred speech, confusion, and numbness

A fire escape plan should include:

-Multiple escape routes for every room -Safe meeting place away from house.

H.A. Symptoms

-Nausea -Chest pain -Irregular pulse rate

Why is it important to prepare for inclement weather?

-To help you escape danger -To help you remain calm

Which of the following injuries can be treated by applying direct pressure with a bandage or towel?

-a minor cut -severe wound

order of procedures to deal with a heat related illness.

1. Get the victim out of the heat immediately. 2. Call EMS. 3. Remove the victim's clothing. 4. Cover the victim with cool, damp sheets or place him or her in a cool-water bath. 5. Fan the victim's body. 6. If the victim is conscious, give him or her cool water to drink. 7. Treat for shock. 8. Watch for changes in the victim's condition until help arrives.

To avoid food poisoning, perishable items should not be left in fridge longer than:

4-5 days.

Stroke

A sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery

__________ are not preventable, but you can prepare for the dangerous situations that they might cause.

Accidents

Overloading an electrical socket could ____________.

Attract lightening

To prevent the spread of flames caused by a grease spill on the stove or in the oven, use a fire extinguisher or throw ___________ on the fire source.

Baking soda.

Who is especially susceptible to injuries due to extreme temperature?

Elderly Young

A major cause of drowning in boating mishaps is:

Failure to wear a personal flotation device

The signs of ___________ include hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating.

Heat Stroke

The initial signs of _____________ might include shivering, confusion, numbness, slow pulse, apathy, and loss of coordination.

Hypothermia

All spills should be cleaned

Immediately

The _______ is the most hazardous room

Kitchen

If no safe shelter is available during and electrical storm _______ on the ground away from water

Lie

When treating _______ burns, run cool water over the burned area, pat dry, and then cover with a sterile bandage.

Minor

Young children can drown in

One inch of water

*HOME SAFETY

PART ONE

*SAFETY

PART ONE

BURNS AND OTHER EMERGENCIES

PART ONE

EVALUATING THE SCENE

PART ONE

EXTREME TEMPERATURE

PART ONE

FIRST AID

PART ONE

SAFTEY GUIDELINES

PART ONE

WATER SAFETY

PART ONE

WEATHER SAFETY AND NATURAL DISASTERS

PART ONE

WOUNDS AND BLEEDING

PART ONE

*HOME SAFETY

PART THREE

*HOME SAFETY

PART TWO

Walkways should be lit well enough to ________.

Read

The second step in preventing accidents is __________ behavior.

Responcible

_____________ is the freedom from the occurrence of accidents.

Safety

___________ degree burns are characterized by damage to the epidermis and the dermis.

Second

Garage door sensors

Tested periodically

Cardiac Arrest

The cessation of the pumping of the heart

First Aid

The quick and ready administration of basic medical help.

The initial link in the system of emergency resources known as EMS is

The witness

No Sidewalk available

WALK ON LEFT SIDE OF ROAD.

Which of the following are ways to help a victim of hypothermia warm up gradually?

Warm the victim's body gradually. Place the victim in a warm, comfortable environment. Remove any wet clothing. Cover the victim with a blanket and warm, dry clothes. Do not place in a hot bath. A rapid rise in body temperature can cause strain on the heart.

The safest way to test for strong currents is to

Watch the movement of a stick or leaf on the water

The signs of ____ might include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness.

heat exhaustion

If a person is bitten by a snake or shows signs of an allergic reaction to an insect sting, what should be done immediately?

wash the area