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