Disaster Related Injuries

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Which layer of the skin contains no blood vessels?

Epidermis

Which layer of the skin is responsible for regulating body temperature through vasodilation and vasoconstriction?

Dermis

Which layer of the skin acts as an insulator and helps regulate body temperature?

Subcutaneous Tissue

Which layer of the skin is primarily composed of stratified squamous epithelial cells?

Epidermis Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin contains sweat glands and hair follicles?

Dermis Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin provides support, elasticity, and strength to the skin?

Dermis Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin plays a role in storing and releasing fat, and acts as an energy reservoir?

Subcutaneous Tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin is the deepest layer?

Subcutaneous Tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to treat a suspected dislocation?

Try not to relocate the dislocation and immobilize the joint until professional medical help is available Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when a foreign object impales a patient?

Immobilize the affected body part and not attempt to move or remove the object, unless it is obstructing the airway Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective when encountering suspected injuries to the head or spine?

Minimize movement of the head and spine while treating any life-threatening conditions Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to stabilize the head during a disaster when ideal equipment is not available?

Look for materials like a door or building materials to use as a backboard and stabilize the head using towels or clothing Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of a closed-head, neck, or spinal injury?

a and b Signup and view all the answers

When should a suspected head, neck, or spinal injury survivor be treated as having such an injury?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority when moving patients with suspected head, neck, or spinal injury?

Sufficient patient stabilization and safety Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the rescuer or patient is in immediate danger when dealing with a suspected head, neck, or spinal injury?

Safety is more important than any potential spinal injury, and the rescuer should move the patient from the area as quickly as possible Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to control bleeding at the entrance wound of an impaled object?

Try to control bleeding without placing undue pressure on the foreign object Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?

Cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, heavy sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and exhaustion Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for insect bites or stings in disaster environments?

Removing the stinger, washing the site, and applying ice Signup and view all the answers

What is the best course of action for impaled object care according to the text?

Finding trained medical personnel (EMS) Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of heat stroke?

Hot, red skin, lack of perspiration, changes in consciousness, and rapid, weak pulse and breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for heat exhaustion and heat stroke according to the text?

Cooling the body slowly, providing water in small amounts, and seeking medical attention if the individual is experiencing vomiting, cramping, or loss of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What are the initial steps for impaled object care if EMS is unavailable?

Providing care by following a few steps Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for severe allergic reactions to insect bites or stings?

Calming the individual and administering an Epi-pen if available Signup and view all the answers

What are the immediate steps for chemical burns treatment according to the text?

Protecting oneself, removing affected clothing, and flushing the area with cool water for at least 10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

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Disaster First Aid and Skin Care

The skin, the largest organ in the body, serves several crucial functions including protection, sensation, thermoregulation, and vitamin D synthesis.
Chemical burns may not be immediately obvious; treatment involves protecting oneself, removing affected clothing, and flushing the area with cool water for at least 10 minutes.
Heat-related injuries such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can occur during disasters, each with specific symptoms and treatment methods.
Heat exhaustion symptoms include cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, heavy sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and exhaustion, while heat stroke symptoms include hot, red skin, lack of perspiration, changes in consciousness, and rapid, weak pulse and breathing.
Treatment for heat exhaustion and heat stroke involves cooling the body slowly, providing water in small amounts, and seeking medical attention if the individual is experiencing vomiting, cramping, or loss of consciousness.
Insect bites and stings in disaster environments can lead to redness, itching, and welts; treatment involves removing the stinger, washing the site, and applying ice.
Severe allergic reactions to insect bites or stings can lead to anaphylaxis, compromising the airway; treatment involves calming the individual and administering an Epi-pen if available.
CERT volunteers should not amputate body parts but are advised to save tissue parts if possible, label and keep them cool, and keep the severed body part with the patient.
In the event of impaled objects, finding trained medical personnel (EMS) is the best course of action, but if unavailable, CERT volunteers can provide care by following a few steps.
Impaled object care is usually outside the scope of CERT training, and finding trained medical personnel is the best course of action.
In the case of impaled objects, if EMS is unavailable, CERT volunteers can provide care by following a few steps.
In the event of impaled objects, if EMS is unavailable, CERT volunteers can provide care by following a few steps.