FINAL EXAM PREP. Summer ‘05

1. what are signs and symptoms of swelling.

2. what is the purpose of immobilizing injuries?

3. What is the primary signal for a sucking chest wound?

4. What is the diff. in signs,symptoms for a diabetic coma reaction and an

insulin shock reaction?

5. What to do for a snakebite?

6. What does the hypothalamus control?

7. What are the symptoms of a head, neck or back injury?

8. Under what circumstances should a first aider not elevate a wound?

9. how does a f.a. treat hypothermia & frost bite?

10. What are the risk factors for heart disease?

11. In transporting victims, what are the essentials a first aider MUST provide?

12. What age group is most affected by poisoning?

13. When should a victim vomit a poison?

14. If a person is experiences seizures, what should a first aider do?

15. What is the diff. between heat: cramps, exhaustion, and stroke?

16. Name five types of shock.

17. What are the first aid responses for first, second, and third degree burns?

18. What is the rule of nines?

19. What does APAIL stand for?

20. What does DOTS stand for?

If you have questions, please email me - otherwise, see you Friday with

a #2 pencil, scan tron, blank sheet of paper and $10.00 for your cards.

Pete