Health Pace Test 6

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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


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