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The quick and ready administration of basic medical help given to victims until emergency medical care can be given is known as:

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first aid

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What should you do if a person is choking and is unable to speak, breathe, or cough?

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deliver 5 back blow and 5 abdominal thrusts

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What should you do if a person is unconscious and not breathing?

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begin CPR

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Which of the following statements are true of the Good Samaritan laws?

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They provide legal protection for rescuers. They provide legal protection for victims. They are meant to encourage responsible people to offer aid to accident victims.

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You must ask the victim permission to administer first aid if:

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the victim is conscious

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caused by a scraping away of the skin's surface and are susceptible to infection.

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abrasions

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Which of the following injuries can be treated by applying direct pressure with a bandage or towel?

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a severe wound a minor cut

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If a shock victim is feeling cold, what is the best thing to do for him?

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cover him with a blanket

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In which of the following situations should you alert EMS?

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loss of consciousness

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In which of the following situations should you call the Poison Control Center?

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possible overdose on medication

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A list of emergency care numbers should be kept:

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near every phone in the house

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The most important thing to do in an emergency is:

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stay calm

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It is important to wear rubber gloves or a plastic face mask when administering first aid:

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not only to protect yourself and the victim from the spread of infectious diseases but also to keep blood or other fluids from getting on your face or hands

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Signs of a sprain, fracture, or dislocation might include:

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bruising pain swelling

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A fracture is defined as:

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a broken, cracked, or chipped bone

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If someone has suffered a neck, back, or head injury, you should not:

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touch the victim's head with your hands move the victim stabilize the victim's head and neck

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indicate the sequence of steps you should take upon arriving at the scene of an accident

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Check the scene for hazardous conditions. Check the vital signs of the victim(s). Call EMS with information about the accident. Administer first aid.

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Which of the following injuries is the most severe?

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breathlessness

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indicate the correct order of procedures to deal with a heat related illness.

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Get the victim out of the heat. Call EMS. Remove sweat-saturated clothing. Cover the victim's body with cool, damp sheets. Fan the victim's body.

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the pertinent information about the accident that will need to be given to the EMS dispatcher.

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your name how the victims are being helped who is involved in the emergency what happened where the emergency is located

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the cessation of the pumping of the heart

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cardiac arrest

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the death of part of the heart muscle

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heart attack

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an unplanned event that usually results in injury or loss

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accident

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a sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery

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stroke

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slurred speech, confusion, and numbness

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stroke symptoms

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nausea, persistent chest pain, and irregular pulse rate

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heart attack symptoms

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a life-threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness

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shock

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medication, pesticides, and household cleaners

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ingested poisons

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car exhaust, household cleaners, and chlorine fumes

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inhaled poisons

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poison ivy, poison sumac, battery acid, and lawn fertilizers

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absorbed poisons

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spider and snake venom

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injected poisons

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characterized by damage to the epidermis and the dermis.

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2nd degree burns

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only cause redness, minor pain, and swelling.

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1st degree burns

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run cool water over the burned area, pat the area dry, and then cover it with a sterile bandage.

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minor burns

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should be flushed with cool water until EMS arrives.

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chemical burns

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if a person is bitten by a snake or shows signs of an allergic reaction to a bee sting.

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call EMS

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shivering, confusion, numbness, slow pulse, apathy, and loss of coordination.

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hypothermia

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white or grayish skin, blisters, and numbness.

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moderate to sever frostbite

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If someone is suffering from frostbite, submerge the affected area in

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warm water and do not rub the area

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Which of the following are ways to help a victim of hypothermia warm up gradually?

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Cover the victim with a blanket. Put warm dry clothes on the victim. Give the victim warm liquids if he is conscious.

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pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness.

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heat exhaustion

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hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating.

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heat stroke

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Who is especially susceptible to injuries due to extreme temperature?

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Both B and C ( the young and the elderly)

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If someone is suffering from frostbite, submerge the affected area in ? water until unfrozen; ? the area

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warm, do not rub

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Signs of moderate to severe ? include white or grayish skin, blisters, and numbness

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frostbite

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The initial signs of ? might include shivering, confusion, numbness, slow pulse, apathy, and loss of coordination

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hypothermia

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Which of the following are ways to help a victim of hypothermia warm up gradually?

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Cover the victim with a blanket and put warm dry clothes on the victim

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The signs of ? might include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness

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heat exhaustion

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Click on the box to indicate the correct order of procedures to deal with a heat related illness (1-6)

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1. Get the victim out of the heat 2. Remove sweat-saturated clothes 3. Cover the victims body with cool, damp sheets 4. Fan the victims body 5. Call EMS

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? are often the initial sign of a heat-related emergency

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Heat cramps

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Heat stroke can lead to brain damage, or even death

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true

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The signs of ? include hot, flushed skin, and diminished sweating

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heat stroke

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Victims who are bleeding do not need special treatment

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False

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A small piece of skin that is cut and almost falling off would be classified as a(n):

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avulsion

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Are caused by a scraping away of the skin's surface and are susceptible to infection

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Bruises

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The main objective in caring for a cut is to

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stop the bleeding

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An amputation is categorized as a(n)

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avulsion

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To care for a minor external bleeding, clean the wound with soap and water before the bleeding has stopped

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True

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In order to preserve an amputated body part, you should:

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place it in a bucket of ice

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If you are at the scene of an accident and someone is suffering from severe bleeding, what should you do after calling the EMS?

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Keep the victim still and wait for EMS

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Which of the following injuries can be treated by applying direct pressure with a bandage or towel?

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a minor cut and a bruise

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If a shock victim is feeling cold, what is the best thing to do for him?

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cover him with a blanket

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Which of the following injuries will cause someone to go into shock?

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dismemberment

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In order to to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, keep him from moving until EMS arrives

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False

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Which of the following actions will help a shock victims circulation?

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elevating the feet

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Safety is ultimately a matter of God's sovereignty because

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the bible tells us God rules over all events.

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Safety is our responsibility because

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we are entrusted with the care of God's creation.

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It is important to know first aid because

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as Christians we should be prepared to help those in need.

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The most important thing to do in an emergency is

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stay calm.

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To help prevent falls in a bathtub or shower you should

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install grab bars and rubber mats.

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Using electrical tools or small appliances while your hands are wet could lead to

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electrocution.

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During a tornado you should seek shelter in a

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basement.

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Flammable materials should be stored

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away from sources of extreme heat.

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Swimming near a strong current could cause you to

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drown.

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Diving into a shallow body of water, or water with underwater obstructions could lead to

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head, neck or back injury.

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The Good Samaritan laws are meant to encourage

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bystanders to help accident victims.

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To treat a severe or minor wound

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apply direct pressure with a bandage or towel.

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To keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock

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have them lie down and keep warm until EMS arrives.

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If someone has suffered a neck, back or head injury

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have them lie down until EMS arrives.

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A fracture is

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a broken, chipped or cracked bone.

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An incision is

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a cut made with a smooth edge that can cause injury to muscles, nerves and other tissues.

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Safety is

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the freedom from the occurrence of accidents.

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Luck

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attributes the outcome of future events to an unpredictable and unwilled force.

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Heart Attack

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the death of part of the heart muscle.

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Accidents

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unplanned events that usually result in injury or loss.

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Stroke

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the sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery.

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Shock

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is a life-threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness.

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When lightening begins to strike

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seek shelter in a building that is grounded.

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Guns should be treated

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as if they are loaded.

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Minor burns should be treated by

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running cool water over the burned area, pat dry and cover with a sterile bandage.

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Chemical burns should be treated by

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flushing with cool water until EMS arrives.

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Emergency procedure sequence number 1

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Check the scene for hazardous conditions.

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Emergency procedure sequence number 2

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check vital signs of the victim.

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Emergency procedure sequence number 3

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call EMS with information about the accident.

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Emergency procedure sequence number 4

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Administer first aid.

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All medications

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should be kept in a locked cabinet.

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The major cause of drowning is

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not wearing a proper flotation device.

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Defensive driving is

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allowing yourself enough space to react to the actions of other drivers.

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When evacuating a burning building

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do not open doors that are hot.

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To prevent fire caused by a grease spill

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throw baking soda on the source of the fire.

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If someone is suffering from frostbite

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submerge the affected area in warm water until unfrozen.

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A victim of hypothermia should be warmed up

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gradually

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Heat exhaustion

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include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating and dizziness

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Signs of heat stroke

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include hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating.

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Injuries and accidents can be prevented during recreational water activities by:

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Being responsible

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The safest way to test for strong currents is to:

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watch the movement of a stick or a leaf on the water

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The best way to prevent boating accidents is to:

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obey all the rules of boating

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A major cause of drowning in boating mishaps is:

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overloading the boat

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A life jacket is designed to:

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keep you head above water

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To keep your boat in good condition

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check all mechanical and structural components regularly

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Overloading a boat could cause it to capsize or sink

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true

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To prevent drowning, always swim alone

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false

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When you are swimming and you notice weather patterns are changing, you should:

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get out of the water as soon as possible

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The best time to go swimming is,

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when you are feeling rested and energetic

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What is the safest way to enter a body of water?

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Enter with your feet first

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