EXTREME TEMPERATURE

Who is especially susceptible to injuries due to extreme temperature?

Elderly Young *Both B and C*

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

heat cramps

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

warm do not rub

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

frostbite

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

heat exhaustion

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

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.

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

First: Get victim out of heat Second: Remove sweat-saturated clothes Third: Cover the victims body with cool, damp sheets Fourth: Fan the victims body Fifth: Call EMS

Heat stroke can lead to brain damage, or even death.

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