First Aid - General Knowledge

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First Aid - General Knowledge - Study #25 Online Dictionary

Q1) Classic heastroke occurs when __?__.

1) the body s temperature control mechanisms fails; sweating ceases and body temperature rises rapidly.

Q2) Exertion heatstroke occurs when __?__.

as a result of heavy exhertion in high teperatures; sweating continuos, but body temperature rises.

Q3) Heatstroke can result in __?__ or __?__ if first aid is not given immediately.

1) permanent damage
2) death

Q4) Someone with a body temperature in excess of __?__ may be suffering from heatstroke.

42 celsius or 108 farenheit

Q5) Name the two signs that will distinguish heatstroke from heat exhaustion?

1) body temperature
2) skin temperature to touch (cold vs hot)

Q6) Heatstroke can lead to permanent brain damage. True or False?

True

Q7) __?__ are burns caused by hot liquids.

Scalds

Q8) ___?__ are caused by direct heat?

Burns

Q9) Name three things that skin does?

1) protects the body from bacterial invasion
2) helps to control body temperature
3) and retains body fluids

Q10) Name the three burns classifications?

1) first degree: superficial
2) second degree: cause blisters and redness.
3) third degree: brown and charred skin.