First Aid Ch.16-18

List in order the progression that heat-related illnesses follow from early stage (least severe) to late stage (most severe)

1. Heat cramps 2. Heat exhaustion 3. Heat stroke

List the three signs of a severe allergic reaction

1. Trouble breathing 2. Swelling of the tongue and face 3. Signs of shock

Inadequate fluids in the body's tissue is called

Dehydration

All of the following are disease carried by ticks EXCEPT

Dysentery

The state of the body being colder than the usual core temperature and caused by either excessive loss of body heat and/or the body's inability to produce heat is called

Hypothermia

Poisons that enter through the skin or the mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, and mouth are called

Absorbed poison

Signs of poisonous bites and stings include which of the following

All of the above

During heat-related emergencies, sport drinks are preferred over water because they

Also contain electrolytes and carbohydrates (sugar)

A person with severe hypothermia will shiver uncontrollably

False

All poisoning emergencies are intentional

False

The best way to remove a tick is by burning it off.

False

The freezing of body tissue is called

Frostbite

When giving care to a snake bite victim

Gently wash the bite area with running water and soap (if available)

Poisons that are swallowed are called

Ingested poisons

Poisons that are breathed into the lungs are called

Inhaled poisons

Poisons that enter the body through bites, stings, or with hypodermic needles are called

Injected poisons

The first step when giving care for all animal, human, snake, spider, scorpion, and insect bites is

Make sure the scene is safe

The West Nile virus is transmitted to humans via

Mosquitoes

The greatest risk of a bite from a domestic or wild animal that breaks the skin is

Rabies

A person with heat stroke will stop sweating

True

Bites that do not break the skin are not usually serious

True

If a person suffering from a severe allergic reaction cannot use their epinephrine pen, use it to give them an injection only if you are allowed in your state and/or organization.

True

If you are unsure whether a snake is poisonous or not, always assume it is

True

More than 70% of poison exposure causes can be managed over the phone by Poison Control Centers.

True

Most heat-related illnesses are caused by vigorous exercise

True

You should always scrape away the stinger and venom sac from a bee sting by using something with a dull edge, such as a credit card

True