first aid

Question 1

what is hyperthermia

Answer 1

elevated body temperature around 38.5, heat induced illness

Question 2

signs and symptoms of hyperthermia

Answer 2

flushes 
vomiting 
dehydration 
headaches 
dizziness

Question 3

treatment for hyperthermia

Answer 3

help person sit down get comfortable
take unnecessary clothing off
cool towel and cold water

Question 4

what is hypothermia

Answer 4

dangerous condition which core body temperature drops below 35, mild is 33-35, severe is below 32, life threatening is less than 28

Question 5

signs and symptoms of hypothermia

Answer 5

pale skin
feeling cold
loss of concentration
slow breathing and speech

Question 6

treatment of hypothermia

Answer 6

prevent any further heat loss take them into a warmer environment
if clothing is wet take them off and put dry clothes on
hot drinks

Question 7

RICER

Answer 7

rest- reduces further damage 
ice - 20mins over 2 hours 
compression - reduces bleeding and swelling 
elevation- stops bleeding and swelling 
referral- refer them to a professional

Question 8

CPR and compression rate

Answer 8

30 compressions 2 breathes
compressions should be 1/3 of the chest cavity
compression rate 100 compressions per minute

Question 9

COWS

Answer 9

method of assisting victims level of response 
C- can you here me 
O- open your eyes 
W- what is your name 
S- squeeze my hands