Most of all health

Click on the box to indicate the correct order of procedures to deal with a heat related illness (1-6)

1. Get the victim out of the heat 2. Remove sweat-saturated clothes 3. Cover the victims body with cool, damp sheets 4. Fan the victims body 5. Call EMS

only cause redness, minor pain, and swelling.

1st degree burns

characterized by damage to the epidermis and the dermis.

2nd degree burns

Emergency procedure sequence number 4

Administer first aid.

Who is especially susceptible to injuries due to extreme temperature?

Both B and C ( the young and the elderly)

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

Bruises

Emergency procedure sequence number 1

Check the scene for hazardous conditions.

indicate the sequence of steps you should take upon arriving at the scene of an accident

Check the scene for hazardous conditions. Check the vital signs of the victim(s). Call EMS with information about the accident. Administer first aid.

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

Cover the victim with a blanket and put warm dry clothes on the victim

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

Cover the victim with a blanket. Put warm dry clothes on the victim. Give the victim warm liquids if he is conscious.

In order to to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, keep him from moving until EMS arrives

False

Victims who are bleeding do not need special treatment

False

indicate the correct order of procedures to deal with a heat related illness.

Get the victim out of the heat. Call EMS. Remove sweat-saturated clothing. Cover the victim's body with cool, damp sheets. Fan the victim's body.

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

Heat cramps

If you are at the scene of an accident and someone is suffering from severe bleeding, what should you do after calling the EMS?

Keep the victim still and wait for EMS

Which of the following statements are true of the Good Samaritan laws?

They provide legal protection for rescuers. They provide legal protection for victims. They are meant to encourage responsible people to offer aid to accident victims.

To care for a minor external bleeding, clean the wound with soap and water before the bleeding has stopped

True

A fracture is

a broken, chipped or cracked bone.

A fracture is defined as:

a broken, cracked, or chipped bone

An incision is

a cut made with a smooth edge that can cause injury to muscles, nerves and other tissues.

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

a minor cut and a bruise

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

a severe wound a minor cut

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

abrasions

poison ivy, poison sumac, battery acid, and lawn fertilizers

absorbed poisons

an unplanned event that usually results in injury or loss

accident

Defensive driving is

allowing yourself enough space to react to the actions of other drivers.

To treat a severe or minor wound

apply direct pressure with a bandage or towel.

It is important to know first aid because

as Christians we should be prepared to help those in need.

Guns should be treated

as if they are loaded.

Luck

attributes the outcome of future events to an unpredictable and unwilled force.

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

avulsion

An amputation is categorized as a(n)

avulsion

Flammable materials should be stored

away from sources of extreme heat.

During a tornado you should seek shelter in a

basement.

What should you do if a person is unconscious and not breathing?

begin CPR

Which of the following injuries is the most severe?

breathlessness

Signs of a sprain, fracture, or dislocation might include:

bruising pain swelling

The Good Samaritan laws are meant to encourage

bystanders to help accident victims.

if a person is bitten by a snake or shows signs of an allergic reaction to a bee sting.

call EMS

Emergency procedure sequence number 3

call EMS with information about the accident.

the cessation of the pumping of the heart

cardiac arrest

Emergency procedure sequence number 2

check vital signs of the victim.

should be flushed with cool water until EMS arrives.

chemical burns

If a shock victim is feeling cold, what is the best thing to do for him?

cover him with a blanket

What should you do if a person is choking and is unable to speak, breathe, or cough?

deliver 5 back blow and 5 abdominal thrusts

Which of the following injuries will cause someone to go into shock?

dismemberment

When evacuating a burning building

do not open doors that are hot.

Swimming near a strong current could cause you to

drown.

Using electrical tools or small appliances while your hands are wet could lead to

electrocution.

Which of the following actions will help a shock victims circulation?

elevating the feet

The quick and ready administration of basic medical help given to victims until emergency medical care can be given is known as:

first aid

Chemical burns should be treated by

flushing with cool water until EMS arrives.

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

frostbite

To keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock

have them lie down and keep warm until EMS arrives.

If someone has suffered a neck, back or head injury

have them lie down until EMS arrives.

Diving into a shallow body of water, or water with underwater obstructions could lead to

head, neck or back injury.

the death of part of the heart muscle

heart attack

nausea, persistent chest pain, and irregular pulse rate

heart attack symptoms

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

heat exhaustion

pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness.

heat exhaustion

The signs of ? include hot, flushed skin, and diminished sweating

heat stroke

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

shivering, confusion, numbness, slow pulse, apathy, and loss of coordination.

hypothermia

medication, pesticides, and household cleaners

ingested poisons

car exhaust, household cleaners, and chlorine fumes

inhaled poisons

spider and snake venom

injected poisons

To help prevent falls in a bathtub or shower you should

install grab bars and rubber mats.

Shock

is a life-threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness.

In which of the following situations should you alert EMS?

loss of consciousness

run cool water over the burned area, pat the area dry, and then cover it with a sterile bandage.

minor burns

white or grayish skin, blisters, and numbness.

moderate to sever frostbite

A list of emergency care numbers should be kept:

near every phone in the house

It is important to wear rubber gloves or a plastic face mask when administering first aid:

not only to protect yourself and the victim from the spread of infectious diseases but also to keep blood or other fluids from getting on your face or hands

The major cause of drowning is

not wearing a proper flotation device.

In order to preserve an amputated body part, you should:

place it in a bucket of ice

In which of the following situations should you call the Poison Control Center?

possible overdose on medication

Minor burns should be treated by

running cool water over the burned area, pat dry and cover with a sterile bandage.

When lightening begins to strike

seek shelter in a building that is grounded.

a life-threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness

shock

All medications

should be kept in a locked cabinet.

The most important thing to do in an emergency is:

stay calm

The most important thing to do in an emergency is

stay calm.

The main objective in caring for a cut is to

stop the bleeding

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

stroke

slurred speech, confusion, and numbness

stroke symptoms

Safety is ultimately a matter of God's sovereignty because

the bible tells us God rules over all events.

Heart Attack

the death of part of the heart muscle.

Safety is

the freedom from the occurrence of accidents.

Stroke

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

You must ask the victim permission to administer first aid if:

the victim is conscious

To prevent fire caused by a grease spill

throw baking soda on the source of the fire.

If someone has suffered a neck, back, or head injury, you should not:

touch the victim's head with your hands move the victim stabilize the victim's head and neck

Heat stroke can lead to brain damage, or even death

true

Accidents

unplanned events that usually result in injury or loss.

If someone is suffering from frostbite, submerge the affected area in

warm water and do not rub the area

If someone is suffering from frostbite, submerge the affected area in ? water until unfrozen; ? the area

warm, do not rub

Safety is our responsibility because

we are entrusted with the care of God's creation.

the pertinent information about the accident that will need to be given to the EMS dispatcher.

your name how the victims are being helped who is involved in the emergency what happened where the emergency is located