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What is the first aid for superficial frostbite?
What is the first aid for superficial frostbite?
- Use a heating pad on the frostbitten part
- Gradually rewarm the frostbitten part with body heat (correct)
- Expose the frostbitten area to cold air
- Apply ice to the affected area
What are the signs of deep frostbite?
What are the signs of deep frostbite?
- Waxy-looking skin that feels warm to the touch
- Firm and cold skin with no feeling in the area (correct)
- Warm and red skin
- Pain followed by numbness in the affected area
How should frozen tissue be handled to prevent damage?
How should frozen tissue be handled to prevent damage?
- Apply pressure to speed up the thawing process
- Handle gently to prevent tissue damage (correct)
- Rub vigorously to generate heat
- Expose it to direct sunlight for rapid thawing
What is the appropriate temperature for the water used to thaw a frozen part?
What is the appropriate temperature for the water used to thaw a frozen part?
Why is it important to prevent refreezing after thawing a frozen part?
Why is it important to prevent refreezing after thawing a frozen part?
For deep frostbite, what is recommended if medical help is not immediately available?
For deep frostbite, what is recommended if medical help is not immediately available?
What is the purpose of the third stage of labor?
What is the purpose of the third stage of labor?
At what stage of labor does the cervix need to dilate until the opening is about 10 cm across?
At what stage of labor does the cervix need to dilate until the opening is about 10 cm across?
During which stage of labor does the mother usually feel a tremendous urge to push the fetus out?
During which stage of labor does the mother usually feel a tremendous urge to push the fetus out?
What happens when the contractions in labor cause the cervix to open?
What happens when the contractions in labor cause the cervix to open?
How long does the second stage of labor usually take?
How long does the second stage of labor usually take?
What is still connected to the mother by the umbilical cord after the baby is born?
What is still connected to the mother by the umbilical cord after the baby is born?
What is the primary action recommended if a child is having a convulsion?
What is the primary action recommended if a child is having a convulsion?
Why should ASA (Aspirin®) not be given to children or adolescents?
Why should ASA (Aspirin®) not be given to children or adolescents?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of opioid overdose?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of opioid overdose?
Why are opioids frequently abused by recreational users?
Why are opioids frequently abused by recreational users?
What makes Fentanyl a leading cause of fatal overdoses among recreational drug users?
What makes Fentanyl a leading cause of fatal overdoses among recreational drug users?
What is the best recovery position to place a child in after convulsions stop?
What is the best recovery position to place a child in after convulsions stop?
What is the World Health Organization's definition of health?
What is the World Health Organization's definition of health?
Which of the following conditions are considered as mental health issues according to the text?
Which of the following conditions are considered as mental health issues according to the text?
What should a first aider do if a casualty is experiencing convulsions and low consciousness?
What should a first aider do if a casualty is experiencing convulsions and low consciousness?
Which factor is highlighted as potentially affecting an individual's mental health in the text?
Which factor is highlighted as potentially affecting an individual's mental health in the text?
When should a first aider assist with an antidote according to the text?
When should a first aider assist with an antidote according to the text?
What does the Mental Health Continuum illustrate?
What does the Mental Health Continuum illustrate?
What is an effective breathing technique to help someone focus on their breathing?
What is an effective breathing technique to help someone focus on their breathing?
How does occupational stress injury differ from general job stress?
How does occupational stress injury differ from general job stress?
What symptom is NOT associated with occupational stress injury?
What symptom is NOT associated with occupational stress injury?
Why is breathing into a paper bag NOT recommended during a panic attack?
Why is breathing into a paper bag NOT recommended during a panic attack?
What is a common sign of someone experiencing occupational stress injury?
What is a common sign of someone experiencing occupational stress injury?
What is the best approach for caring for occupational stress injuries?
What is the best approach for caring for occupational stress injuries?
Why is it advised not to restrain a child during a convulsion?
Why is it advised not to restrain a child during a convulsion?
Why should ASA (Aspirin®) not be given to children or adolescents?
Why should ASA (Aspirin®) not be given to children or adolescents?
What is a characteristic feature of Fentanyl compared to morphine?
What is a characteristic feature of Fentanyl compared to morphine?
Which side effect is commonly associated with opioid overdose due to excessive intake?
Which side effect is commonly associated with opioid overdose due to excessive intake?
Why are opioids frequently abused by recreational users?
Why are opioids frequently abused by recreational users?
What is the first sign of frostbite according to the text?
What is the first sign of frostbite according to the text?
What precaution should be taken when sponging a child during convulsions?
What precaution should be taken when sponging a child during convulsions?
How should a first aider handle frozen tissue to prevent damage according to the text?
How should a first aider handle frozen tissue to prevent damage according to the text?
In case of deep frostbite, what is the recommended course of action if medical help is not available immediately?
In case of deep frostbite, what is the recommended course of action if medical help is not available immediately?
What should be done if feet or legs are frozen according to the text?
What should be done if feet or legs are frozen according to the text?
When thawing a frozen part, what is the recommended temperature for the water, as per the text?
When thawing a frozen part, what is the recommended temperature for the water, as per the text?
What is the appropriate approach to rewarming a frostbitten part as per the text?
What is the appropriate approach to rewarming a frostbitten part as per the text?
What should a first aider consider doing if a casualty is experiencing convulsions, vomiting, or low level of consciousness?
What should a first aider consider doing if a casualty is experiencing convulsions, vomiting, or low level of consciousness?
Which condition is mentioned as potentially mimicking the symptoms of a mental health issue or crisis?
Which condition is mentioned as potentially mimicking the symptoms of a mental health issue or crisis?
According to the World Health Organization, health is defined as 'a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity'. How does this definition relate to mental health issues discussed in the text?
According to the World Health Organization, health is defined as 'a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity'. How does this definition relate to mental health issues discussed in the text?
Which statement best reflects the Mental Health Continuum mentioned in the text?
Which statement best reflects the Mental Health Continuum mentioned in the text?
What factor might affect someone's mental health according to the text?
What factor might affect someone's mental health according to the text?
Why is it more important to focus on getting appropriate help than determining the cause of an emergency?
Why is it more important to focus on getting appropriate help than determining the cause of an emergency?
What is the recommended first aid approach for a hypothermic casualty who is in the water?
What is the recommended first aid approach for a hypothermic casualty who is in the water?
What position should a hypothermic casualty assume to conserve body heat if they are struggling in cold water?
What position should a hypothermic casualty assume to conserve body heat if they are struggling in cold water?
In which scenario would passive rewarming be most effective for a hypothermic casualty?
In which scenario would passive rewarming be most effective for a hypothermic casualty?
What type of rewarming should be avoided for hypothermic casualties due to the risk of complications?
What type of rewarming should be avoided for hypothermic casualties due to the risk of complications?
What is the primary goal of rewarming a hypothermic casualty?
What is the primary goal of rewarming a hypothermic casualty?
Why is it essential to handle a hypothermic casualty gently when taking them out of the water?
Why is it essential to handle a hypothermic casualty gently when taking them out of the water?
What is the most appropriate first aid for someone experiencing heat cramps?
What is the most appropriate first aid for someone experiencing heat cramps?
What distinguishes heat exhaustion from heat cramps?
What distinguishes heat exhaustion from heat cramps?
What factors can contribute to heat-related illnesses according to the text?
What factors can contribute to heat-related illnesses according to the text?
What should be done if a casualty experiencing heat exhaustion does not improve with first aid measures?
What should be done if a casualty experiencing heat exhaustion does not improve with first aid measures?
Which of the following is a common cause for heat cramps according to the text?
Which of the following is a common cause for heat cramps according to the text?
What action should be taken if a casualty with heat exhaustion is showing signs of decreased consciousness?
What action should be taken if a casualty with heat exhaustion is showing signs of decreased consciousness?
What is the primary reason for not giving a casualty in moderate hypothermia anything to drink?
What is the primary reason for not giving a casualty in moderate hypothermia anything to drink?
Why should first aiders handle a hypothermic casualty very gently and keep them horizontal if possible?
Why should first aiders handle a hypothermic casualty very gently and keep them horizontal if possible?
What should a first aider avoid giving a hypothermic casualty to prevent increased heat loss?
What should a first aider avoid giving a hypothermic casualty to prevent increased heat loss?
Why is it cautioned not to rub a hypothermic casualty's body to improve circulation?
Why is it cautioned not to rub a hypothermic casualty's body to improve circulation?
What is the danger of letting a hypothermic casualty smoke or consume caffeine?
What is the danger of letting a hypothermic casualty smoke or consume caffeine?
Why should containers of warm water be placed in contact with specific areas of a hypothermic casualty?
Why should containers of warm water be placed in contact with specific areas of a hypothermic casualty?
What is a key symptom of trench foot as described in the text?
What is a key symptom of trench foot as described in the text?
Which activity is likely to increase the risk of developing trench foot?
Which activity is likely to increase the risk of developing trench foot?
What is the first aid procedure commonly required for trench foot?
What is the first aid procedure commonly required for trench foot?
In which scenario would a frozen state be identified according to the text?
In which scenario would a frozen state be identified according to the text?
What precaution should be taken to prevent trench foot?
What precaution should be taken to prevent trench foot?
What is a characteristic sign of someone experiencing heat exhaustion?
What is a characteristic sign of someone experiencing heat exhaustion?
What is an important step in the first aid process for poisoning, according to the text?
What is an important step in the first aid process for poisoning, according to the text?
How are poisons classified based on how they enter the body, as mentioned in the text?
How are poisons classified based on how they enter the body, as mentioned in the text?
What should a first aider know about the incident to give appropriate first aid for poisoning?
What should a first aider know about the incident to give appropriate first aid for poisoning?
Which of the following is NOT a method through which poisons can enter the body, as per the text?
Which of the following is NOT a method through which poisons can enter the body, as per the text?
What is the recommended action before calling a poison information centre?
What is the recommended action before calling a poison information centre?
Why is it crucial to identify how a poison entered the body in cases of poisoning?
Why is it crucial to identify how a poison entered the body in cases of poisoning?
What is the primary characteristic of early labor contractions?
What is the primary characteristic of early labor contractions?
During which stage of labor does the cervix need to dilate approximately 10 cm for the fetus to be pushed down the birth canal?
During which stage of labor does the cervix need to dilate approximately 10 cm for the fetus to be pushed down the birth canal?
What marks the end of the second stage of labor?
What marks the end of the second stage of labor?
What signals the start of the second stage of labor?
What signals the start of the second stage of labor?
What is the average duration of the third stage of labor?
What is the average duration of the third stage of labor?
What happens after the baby is born in the third stage of labor?
What happens after the baby is born in the third stage of labor?
What is the recommended first aid approach for a casualty who has been exposed to injected poisons?
What is the recommended first aid approach for a casualty who has been exposed to injected poisons?
What should a first aider do if a casualty is experiencing convulsions due to poisoning?
What should a first aider do if a casualty is experiencing convulsions due to poisoning?
How should a first aider handle clothing that has been in contact with poison?
How should a first aider handle clothing that has been in contact with poison?
What is the immediate action to take for a casualty who has been exposed to a poison absorbed through the skin?
What is the immediate action to take for a casualty who has been exposed to a poison absorbed through the skin?
What distinguishes poisons absorbed through the skin causing life-threatening emergencies from those that only cause irritation at the contact point?
What distinguishes poisons absorbed through the skin causing life-threatening emergencies from those that only cause irritation at the contact point?
What is an essential step in providing first aid for absorbed poisons through the skin?
What is an essential step in providing first aid for absorbed poisons through the skin?
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Study Notes
Convulsions in Children
- Do not restrain the child, but protect them from injury
- Loosen constrictive clothing
- When the convulsions stop, perform a primary survey
- Give ongoing care; place the child into the best recovery position for their age
- Do not give ASA (e.g. Aspirin) to children or adolescents because it may cause Reye's syndrome, a life-threatening condition
- Do not use cold water when sponging the child - use lukewarm water instead
Opioid Overdose
- Opioids are a class of drug that affect the opioid receptors in the brain and produce a morphine-like effect
- Examples of opioids include morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, codeine, and fentanyl
- Side effects of opioids include nausea, constipation, respiratory depression, sedation, and euphoria
- Opioids are a common drug of abuse among recreational users due to their euphoric side effects
- Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and has a very rapid onset, which has made it a leading cause of fatal overdoses among recreational drug users
Frostbite
- Frostbite refers to the freezing of tissues when exposed to temperatures below zero
- There are two stages of frostbite: superficial frostbite and deep frostbite
- Signs and symptoms of superficial frostbite include white, waxy-looking skin, firm skin to the touch, numbness, and cold skin
- First aid for superficial frostbite includes gradual rewarming of the affected part with body heat, covering the affected area with warm hands, and taking measures to prevent the area from freezing again
Labour and Delivery
- Early labour involves muscular contractions that may begin as an aching feeling in the lower back
- As contractions get stronger, they feel like cramps in the lower abdomen
- Contractions cause the cervix to open, or dilate
- The cervix has to dilate until the opening is about 10 cm across before the fetus can be pushed down the birth canal
- Stage 2 of labour usually takes about one hour and involves the fetus being pushed out of the uterus and through the vagina
- Stage 3 of labour is the delivery of the placenta after the baby is born and usually takes ten to twenty minutes
Mental Health Awareness
- Mental health issues can be related to the health of a whole person
- Factors that can affect someone's mental health include critical incident or traumatic event, dementia, mood and psychiatric disorders, and other physical conditions that may mimic the symptoms of a mental health issue or crisis
- The World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity"
Occupational Stress Injury
- Occupational stress refers to stress related to one's job
- Signs and symptoms of occupational stress injury include disruption in sleep patterns and fatigue, irritability, lack of interest in food, anxiety or panic, and isolation from co-workers
- Steps to care for occupational stress injuries include recognizing some of the symptoms, examining ways to reduce occupational stressors in life, and seeking medical help if necessary### Stages of Labour
- Early labour involves muscular contractions that start as an aching feeling in the lower back and progress to feeling like cramps in the lower abdomen.
- Contractions cause the cervix to open, or dilate, and must dilate to about 10 cm across before the fetus can be pushed down the birth canal.
Stage 2: Birth of the Baby
- This stage usually takes about one hour and begins when the cervix is fully dilated.
- Contractions push the fetus out of the uterus and through the vagina.
- When the baby's head is close to the vaginal opening, the mother may feel a strong urge to push the fetus out.
- The fetus' head is usually born first, followed by one shoulder, then the other shoulder, and then the rest of the body is pushed out quickly.
Stage 3: Delivery of the Placenta
- This stage involves the delivery of the placenta after the baby is born, usually taking ten to twenty minutes.
- The uterus gets smaller and pushes the placenta out, marking the end of labour when the placenta is delivered.
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