BREAK A LEG | YOU'RE HOT AND YOU'RE COLD | HELP! IT'S AN EMERGENCY | WISH I HAD A STORM WARNING | BURN BABY BURN |
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What is a fracture
A broken or cracked bone.
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What is hypothermia
A condition in which the body's temperature becomes dangerously low.
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What is check the scene and the victim
The first step in responding to any medical emergency.
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What is find a low area, avoid metal, avoid small open structures, and avoid water
Name one way to stay safe from lightning.
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What is a 1st degree burn
A burn affecting the outer layer of skin that is pink or red.
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What is a splint
An object such as a stick or a board that can keep the injured area from moving.
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What is heat exhaustion
A condition in which the body gets overheated and too many body fluids are lost through sweating.
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What is airway, breathing, and circulation
What does ABC/CAB stand for?
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What is a tornado watch
An alert issued by NWS that tornadoes are possible in an area
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What is cool water, ointment, sterile dressings
An example of something that can be applied to a burn.
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What is a dislocation
An injury in which a bone has been forced out of its normal position.
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What is hot, DRY skin
Why is the key symptom of heat stroke?
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What is the head tilt/chin lift
How do you open a person's airway?
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What is a winter storm warning
An alert issued by NWS that a winter storm in headed for your area.
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What is dark, dry, and charred
What does a third degree burn look like?
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What is a sprain
An injury to a ligament.
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What is rub it
What should you never do to tissue that has frostbite?
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What is 2 minutes
If indicated, how long should you provide care before calling for help?
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What is a natural disaster
An event that causes widespread injury, death, and property damage.
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What is a 2nd degree burn
A burn forming blisters
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What is Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation
What does RICE stand for?
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What is drink 6-8 ounces of water 10 times a day
What is the best way to prevent heat exhaustion/heat stroke?
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What is cover both their mouth and their nose
What do you do differently when giving rescue breaths to an infant?
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What is a weather radio, batteries, flashlight, candles, dry matches, water, first aid kit, meds, food, blankets
Name 2 things needed during any weather emergency.
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What is the hands, feet, head, face, or groin
An area where a burn can occur that always requires medical attention.
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