survival first aid

Question 1

frostbite

Answer 1

affects exposed parts of the body furthest from the heart and have the least circulation- do not wear tight clothes, keep out of wind, keep moving and keep your face dry

Question 2

signs/symptoms frostbite

Answer 2

white creamy patches that are hard to the touch

Question 3

treatment for frostbite

Answer 3

place the affected area in a warm place, no direct heat, do not burst blisters, do not rub the area

Question 4

hypothermia

Answer 4

when the core body temperature drops

Question 5

signs and symptoms of hypothermia

Answer 5

feeling cold, shivering, tiredness and difficulty responding to questions

Question 6

treatment for hypothermia

Answer 6

move to a warm place and give sweet drink and monitor them

Question 7

snow bindness

Answer 7

caused by bright light reflecting off the snow

Question 8

signs and symptoms of snow blindness

Answer 8

temporary blindness and pain in eye

Question 9

treatment for snow blindness

Answer 9

rest eyes in darkness, use blindfold

Question 10

heat cramp

Answer 10

heat exhaustion lack of salt in the body often cause by perspiring

Question 11

signs and symptoms of heat cramps

Answer 11

cramping of muscles (legs arm and abdomen), shallow breathing, dizziness and vomit

Question 12

treatment for heat cramps

Answer 12

move into shade, add one small level of salt to a pint of water

Question 13

heat exhaustion

Answer 13

more severe than heat cramp

Question 14

signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion

Answer 14

pale, cold skin, nausea, dizziness, weak pulse, cramping

Question 15

treatment for heat exhaustion

Answer 15

same as heat cramps

Question 16

sunstroke

Answer 16

exposure to the sun for too long

Question 17

signs and symptoms of sun stroke

Answer 17

dizziness, flushed complexion, pulse rate becomes rapid and bounding

Question 18

treatment for sunstroke

Answer 18

move to shade and position with head and shoulders raised, remove clothes and soak in water to cool, add one teaspoon of salt to a pint of water