Question

Which of the following is an emergency condition?

Group of answer choices

A large burn from scalding water where the burn is larger than the palm of the hand

A small burn less than 1 cm in diameter on the wrist from the lawnmower engine

A sunburn covering both shoulders

A small burn on the hairline from the curling iron

Which of the following is considered a sensitive area, signifying that a burn on this area is considered an emergency?

Group of answer choices

D. A and C

A. The groin

B. The forearm

C. The buttocks

Which of the following is a treatment for heat cramps?

Group of answer choices

C. Move to a cool place.

A. There is no need to treat heat cramps.

D. B and C

B. Apply ice to cramping muscles.

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?

Group of answer choices

Hot, flushed skin

All answers listed

Change in level of consciousness

Dizziness

What is hypothermia?

Group of answer choices

When the temperature outside is less than 0° F

Low body temperature

High body temperature

When the temperature outside is greater than 100° F

Proper care for frostbite includes which of the following?

Group of answer choices

Warming the frostbitten part under hot water

Warming the frostbitten part by heating with the radiant heater

Warming the frostbitten part by massaging

Warming the frostbitten part under lukewarm water

Which of the following is a sign of hypothermia?

Group of answer choices

All answers listed

Acting clumsy

Feeling sleepy, confused, or apathetic

Being cold to the touch

Answer 1

1) Emergency condition: A large burn from scalding water where the burn is larger than the palm of the hand.

2) Sensitive areas (burn = emergency): D. A and C (The groin and the buttocks).

3) Treatment for heat cramps: D. B and C (Apply ice/cool packs to cramping muscles and move to a cool place).

4) Sign of heat stroke: All answers listed (hot, flushed skin; change in level of consciousness; dizziness).

5) What is hypothermia?: Low body temperature.

6) Proper care for frostbite: Warming the frostbitten part under lukewarm water.

7) Sign of hypothermia: All answers listed (acting clumsy; feeling sleepy/confused/apathetic; being cold to the touch).