Abeka 6th Grade Health Quiz 3
simple
A ________ fracture may be hard to identify because the bone does not break through the skin
an injury to the brain
A clear or reddish fluid draining from the mouth, nose, or ear may indicate what?
stitches
A deep cut that bleeds heavily may require these
strain
A muscle _______ occurs when a muscle is pulled to the point of tearing.
prevent movement of a broken bone
A splint should _________.
scratching the affected area and touching contaminated clothing
Contact poisoning from plants such as poison ivy or poison oak may be spread by ?
Emergency Medical Technician
EMT stands for ?
first aid
If someone around you becomes injured or suddenly ill, you can help by giving them ?
Heimlich maneuver
If someone lets you know he is choking, you should administer ?
call 911 or the poison control center
If someone swallows poison, the first thing you should do is ?
scraping it with your fingernail
If stung by a bee, you should remove the stinger by ?
blocked airway, severe bleeding, circulatory failure
List the three most important medical emergencies (the A-B-C's) of first aid.
stretch
To avoid muscle injuries, you should warm up and ________ before exercising.
at least 15 minutes before sun exposure
When should you apply sunscreen?
heat stroke
can cause a person's body temperature to rise dangerously high
RICE
most effective treatment for a sprain
contusions
multiple bruises to the brain