exam 2 pt. 4 Flashcards
signals of frostbite
lack of feeling in the area, discolored waxy skin, blisters that may become black and cause damage
care for frostbite
minor: rewarm using skin to skin
sever: soak in warm water, NEVER rub and call 9-1-1
how much sugar should you give someone in a diabetic emergency
15-20 grams
the body’s inability to remain warm
hypothermia
care for hypothermia
remove wet clothing
call 9-1-1
get person to warm place
wrap body in blankets
can be black, red, or brown; has a reddish hourglass shape on the underside of its body; most venomous; the bite is instantly painful and then becomes dull
black widow
the violin or fiddleback
has a distinctive violin shape pattern on the back of its front body section; no pain initially but may come an hour or so later
brown recluse
care for bite of poisonous spider
call 9-1-1 immediatley
what is another name for the northwestern brown spider
hobo spider
what to do until help comes (spider bite)
wash bite
apply antibiotic
bandage wound
APPLY COLDPACK to reduce swelling
4 most common venomous snakes on southeast
rattlesnake (most deaths)
copperhead
coral
water moccasin (cotton mouth)
why do most people die from snake bites?
allergic reaction
poor health
too much time before medical care
coral snakes are similar to
king snakes
if red touches yellow
kill a fellow
if red touches black
he’s a friend of jack
