| Muscle Cramps, Falls, Bruises, Strains, Sprains, Heat Stroke/Dehydration | Poisoning, Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Bee Sting & Animal Bite | Cuts & Wounds, Burns, Choking | Seizure & Convulsions, Hypothermia, Frostbite | Broken, Chipped, or Loosened Tooth |
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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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The universal sign is hands clutched to the throat.
What is the universal sign of choking?
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-Get the person indoors.
-Remove wet clothing and dry the person off, if needed. -Warm the person's trunk first, not hands and feet. -Warming extremities first can cause shock. -Warm the person by wrapping him or her in blankets or putting dry clothing on
List one step of getting a person warm when they have hypothermia.
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A loose tooth occurs when a tooth's roots have torn free and the tooth can move in its socket.
What is a loosened tooth?
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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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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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Frostbite occurs when the skin and body tissues are exposed to cold temperature for a long period of time.
When does frostbite occur?
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When a tooth is broken, the nerve is exposed and can cause a great deal of pain.
Why is a broken tooth more serious than a chipped tooth?
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A muscle cramp is a contraction in one or more of your muscles. Muscle cramps can cause excruciating pains.
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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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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Both of these actions can interfere with blood circulation.
When you have frostbite, why can't you smoke or drink alcoholic beverages during recovery?
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A dentist's attention may be required to smooth the broken edges and/or make cosmetic changes.
What might a dentist need to do about your chipped tooth?
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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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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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Use your finger to gently clear his or her mouth of any vomit or saliva.
If a person is having difficulty breathing after a seizure or convulsion, what should you do?
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Apply a cold pack from outside the mouth.
What should you do with a broken tooth, when you can't fix it yourself?
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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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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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If the person vomits, turn the person onto his or her side.
If a person vomits during a seizure or convulsion, what should you do?
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A chipped tooth occurs when a small part of the tooth enamel breaks away but the nerve is not exposed.
What is a chipped tooth?
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