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What is Rest, Immobilize, Cool, and Elevate?
RICE acronym stands for...
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What is heat exhaustion?
Profuse sweating, headache, fainting are all signs of....
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What are first aid treatment measures for hypothermia?
Thermal blanket, removing wet clothing, applying heat to the upper trunk are all.....
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What are preventative measure for BMJ injuries?
Warming up before exercise,
stretching after exercise; Eating a healthy diet rich in calcium/ Vit D |
What is heat stroke?
Red hot, dry skin; seizures/ coma; aggressive behaviour are all signs/ symptoms of......
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What are digits?
If frostbite takes place on the hand or foot, make sure to separate the ___________ with loose, dry dressings.
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What is a splint and/ or a sling?
If I must move someone with a BMJ injury I must apply a _________ and/ or a _________ before transporting them.
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What are first aid treatment measures for heat related emergencies?
Immersing the forearms in water; placing ice packs on the body (back of neck), under arms are examples of.....
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What is refreeze?
Frostbite: before immersing in lukewarm water, ensure that the affected area will not ___________
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What is a 911 call?
If the person has broken femur/ pelvis; open fracture; or if I cannot safely move the person I must make a.....
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What is a cool beverage?
If the patient is conscious and alert then a first aider can provide them with a ____________.
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What is caloric consumption?
As long as the person is conscious AND alert they should increase their __________ to continue generating body heat.
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What are signs of reduced distal circulation?
If the area below or around the injury turns cold, numb, or blue... these are all signs of reduced _________.
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What is call 911?
If the patient experiences any of the following, a first aider must: _________.
• fainting, dizziness • rapid, shallow breathing • severe headache |
What are vital signs/ ABCs?
If you suspect severe hypothermia, a first aider must check these for 60 seconds.
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