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What is from the front?
If the person is lying supine (on their back), you should approach them from this direction (*hint: so that they can see you).
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What is a seizure?
To treat the person, protect their head, move things away, and place in the recovery position. Call 911 and time this episode. Do not put anything in their mouth!
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What are tweezers?
Use a pair of these to pinch a tick's head as close to the skin as possible. Be careful not to twist.
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What is heat stroke?
My skin is red, hot, and dry. I may have a seizure and go into a coma. Cool me down with water and ice packs and call 911.
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What is a delusion/ psychotic episode?
If someone is experiencing this, please be patient, listen attentively, and do not dismiss their beliefs.
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What is unconscious?
Fainting results when there is insufficient blood flow to the brain. The person briefly falls ___________. Place them in the recovery position, call 911, and loosen tight clothing.
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What is a black widow spider?
These creatures like to hang out in red grapes (they camouflage). The females like to kill their male mates. If bitten, use ice pack to cool the area and seek medical attention.
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What is lukewarm water?
To treat someone for frostbite you can immerse the affected area in _________ (temp) water and loosely separate the digits with gauze.
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What is ghostbusters? JK 911 (as they might have a brain bleed).
If a person has a sudden, severe headache following a concussion, make sure to call?
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What is labour?
Contractions every 2 minutes or less, water breaking, and urge to push are all symptoms of impending ________.
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What is a jellyfish sting?
Do not urinate on this person! Use white vinegar or water and baking soda to neutralize the pain. Can also use hot and cold packs to bring the swelling down.
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What is an opioid overdose?
Pinpoint pupils, cyanosis (discolouration of the skin), flaccid limbs, seizures, unresponsiveness are all indicators of an ___________ ___________.
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What is 988?
Contact this # if someone is in distress *suicide helpline.
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What is hypoglycemia?
Feeling faint, dizzy, fatigue, sweating and increase in appetite are all symptoms of ________.
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What is a snake bite?
Rinse the affected area with water and keep below heart level. Do not use tourniquet, biting, or cutting the wound.
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What is hypothermia?
This person is so cold that they can barely shiver and are not very alert. Wrap them in a thermal blanket and apply heat to the upper trunk. This condition is known as moderate _________.
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What is cerebrospinal fluid?
This is a clear fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord. If this is coming out of the ears or nose, make sure to absorb with a sterile dressing.
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What is a febrile seizure?
When a child's temperature hits about 39 C or above, they are vulnerable to having ________ seizures. After the seizure is over, call 911 and cool them with water, OTC med, and fan them down.
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What is a plastic card?
Use a plastic card to scrape this away from the person's skin. Watch for signs any signs of anaphylaxis.
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What are heat cramps?
To treat this condition: orally rehydrate, massage/ stretch the affected area, and bring them somewhere cool. This condition is known as heat __________.
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