Cold Weather Injuries/Natural Hazards

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Insulate

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To use materials to protect or isolate something from the elements of weather

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When ice crystals form in body tissue exposed to temperatures below freezing, it is called ____________.

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frostbite

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While out snowboarding you see that your friend is trembling. When you stop to ask if he is okay he complains he is dizzy and you notice his speech is slurred. He is exhibiting signs of __________.

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Hypothermia

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How do you treat cold weather dehydration?

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Move the victim out of wind and cold, and keep him or her warm; Loosen the victim's clothing; Give the victim fluids, rest, and prompt medical treatment.

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Name the three steps for treating snow blindness.

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Cover the eyes with a dark cloth to discourage painful eye movement; Give the eyes complete rest or use dark bandages and glasses to protect the eyes; Seek medical treatment.

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Long exposure of the feet to wet conditions at temperatures between 32 degrees and 50 degrees causes what injury?

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Immersion foot/Trench foot

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Hypothermia

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Too little body heat with abnormally low internal body temperature

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Which cold weather injury is shown in this picture? Options: Snow Blindness, Hypothermia, Frostbite, Immersion Foot

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Frostbite

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While out snowboarding you see that your friend is trembling. When you stop to ask if he is okay he complains he is dizzy and you notice his speech is slurred. He is exhibiting signs of __________.

Back

Hypothermia

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Is massaging the affected area of a cold weather injury the proper treatment necessary to stimulate blood flow and bring warmth to the area?

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False