Health Pace Test 6
Poisoning
Call a poison control center or a hospital for assistance is the treatment for
Second degree burn
A __________________ causes the skin to develop blisters
Epidermis
A first degree burn causes reddening of the skin and affects only the
Blood, brain
A stroke is a blockage in the flow of _______ to the _______
Layers
A third degree burn permanently destroys all the __________ of the skin
Bronchial tubes, muscle spasms, mucus
An asthma occurs when the lining of the __________ becomes swollen, ______________ constrict the tubes, and _________ clogs the smaller areas
Sprain
Apply a cold compress and wrap in an elastic bandage for support is the treatment for
First degree burn
Apply cold water to area and wrap if necessary is the treatment for a
Bleeding
Apply pressure evenly over the wound is the treatment for
Eye irritation
Flush with lukewarm water to remove the speck is the treatment for
Fracture
Immobilize the area with a splint and see a doctor is the treatment for
1. Severe chest pain 2. Shortness of breath 3. Nausea 4. Dizziness 5. Fainting 6. Sweating
List at least three signs of a heart attack
Electrocution
Make sure victim is free from electrical contact; check for vital signs; call 911 is the treatment for
Heat exhaustion
Move the patient to a cool place, elevate his legs, and give him a salt-water solution is the treatment for
Heat stroke
Move to an air-conditioned area immediately and sponge the victim with cool water is the correct treatment for
Remove hard objects, and do not put anything in the victim's mouth
The correct treatment for a convulsion
First aid
The pupose of _________ is tongive professional care to injured or ill persons
1. Remain calm 2. Call the local emergency number
What are the two rules of first aid
The person should receive sugar
What does a diabetic need to do if too much insulin is taken
Have a proper diet and exercise
What does a diabetic need to do when not enough insulin is taken
98.6 F
What is the average temperature of a healthy person
Risk of infection if not treated
What is the most serious problem with a puncture wound
Massage the muscle area and have the patient drink several glasses of a salt-water solution
What procedure do you follow to treat a heat cramp
Frostbite
Wrap area in a blanket, or immerse in lukewarm water is the correct treatment for
Severe chest pain
Call 911 immediately; the pain could be a symptom of a heart attack is the treatment for