Environmental Emergencies

Which of these is a symptom of heat exhaustion? (Mark the 3 that apply)

• Pale and flushed

• Heavy sweating

• Dizziness

• Slurred speech

You should call 9-1-1 immediately for which of the following.

• Heat exhaustion

• Heat stroke

Which of these is correct treatment for severe hypothermia?

• Call 9-1-1 and provide rewarming

• Call 9-1-1 and give sugary drink

• Call 9-1-1 and rub vigorously

Which of these is NOT a symptom of frostbite?

• Numbness

• Hard, waxy-looking skin

• Loss of consciousness

• Blistering after rewarming

After being stung by a bee, you see the stinger left being in your skin. What do you do?

• Push it in all the way

• Scream for help.

• Don’t touch it because it will sting you again.

• Scrap the stinger (and venom) away with your fingernail

After a tick bite a red bump ringed like a bull’s eye appears. Which of the following is this a sign of?

• Dengue fever

• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

• Purple tongue syndrome

• Lyme Disease

What are reasons you would seek emergency care after a sting or bite?

• Severe allergic reaction

• Difficulty breathing

• Swelling at the site of the sting

• Mild itching

Which of the following are signs/symptoms of having a reaction to poison ivy, oak, or sumac?

• Itching and redness

• Fever and chills

• Nausea and vomiting

• Headache and dizziness

With poisoning, call 911 immediately if:

• a) The person is unconscious

• b) The person is having difficulty breathing

• c) The person is having seizures

• d) All of the above

If poison is inhaled, it is important that you:

• Move to fresh air immediately

• Stay away from all toxic fumes or gasses

• Thoroughly ventilate the involved area