SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE Flashcards
1
Q
the increase in body temperature due to excessively high temperature (heat)
A
HYPERTHERMIA
2
Q
cause the body to decrease its temperature
A
HYPOTHERMIA
3
Q
IN CASE OF INJURY/EMERGENCY
A
assess situation tell others nor to surround patiend call the teacher keep calm do not move injured person
4
Q
symptoms of hyperthermia
A
heat cramps
heat exhaustion
heat strokes
5
Q
symptoms of hypothermia
A
shivering drowsiness lack of coordination slurred speech loss of conciousness