| Cuts & Wounds, Burns, Choking | Seizure & Convulsions, Hypothermia, Frostbite | Poisoning, Poison Ivy Muscle Cramps, Falls, Bruises, Strains, Sprains, Heat Stroke/Dehydration Poison Oak, Bee Sting & Animal Bite | Broken, Chipped, or Loosened Tooth, Nose Bleeding |
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The universal sign is hands clutched to the throat.
What is the universal sign of choking?
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Poisoning, Poison Ivy & Poison Oak, Bee Sting & Animal Bite
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Falls, bruises, strains, and sprains usually occur through physical activity, like running.
When do falls, bruises, strains, sprains usually happen?
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Because the toxic oil from the plant seeps into your skin gradually, adding rubbing alcohol to the area will prevent the further spread.
If you have touched Poison Ivy or Poison Oak, why do you put rubbing alcohol on your skin?
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These indicate choking:
-Inability to talk -Difficulty breathing or noisy breathing -Inability to cough forcefully -Skin, lips and nails turning blue or dusky -Loss of consciousness
If a person is not holding their hands to their throat (universal sign for choking), what indications show that they are choking?
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-Confusion
Dark-colored urine (a sign of dehydration) -Dizziness -Fainting -Fatigue -Headache -Muscle cramps -Nausea -Pale skin -Profuse sweating -Rapid heartbeats
What are 4 possible symptoms of a heat stroke?
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-Has collapsed
-Has stopped breathing or is having trouble breathing -Is having seizures or convulsions -Is unconscious or not alert
List 2 possible reasons how you can tell that someone has been poisoned and you should call 911.
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You should not apply ice on a 3rd degree burn because putting ice directly on a burn can cause a person's body to become too cold and cause further damage to the wound.
Why shouldn't you apply ice on a burn for 3rd degree burns?
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A muscle cramp is a contraction in one or more of your muscles. Muscle cramps can cause excruciating pains.
To have possibly less cramps: -Avoid being dehydrated, and drink lots of fluids. Fluids help your muscles contract and relax. -Stretch your mu
What is a muscle cramp and what can you do to reduce it?
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About 2-5 days
How long does it take for a bee sting to heal?
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1. Rinse it off with water
2. Apply pressure 3. Wrap it up with a bandage
Explain the steps of what to do when you have a minor cut.
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Place ice on the bruise
Keep the bruised area raised above the heart Try to rest the bruised body part by not overworking your muscles in that area. If needed, take Tylenol to help reduce pain.
What is two things you do if you have a bruise?
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The trademarks of this plant are its solid green, pointed leaves that hang from the stem in groups of three. It grows as both a vine and a shrub.
How do you identify Poison Ivy?
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For bandaging a wound on the head, it should be triangular-shaped, with the longest edge over the forehead.
For bandaging a wound on the head, what shape should the bandage be?
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Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions.
When does dehydration occur?
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Never use hot or warm water, since this will open your pores and allow the oil to sink in.
When you have touched Poison Ivy or Oak, why can't you use hot water?
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