Explorers First Aid Test

Sunburn is prolonged exposure to the sun

• True

• False

The treatment of sunburn is

• apply cold compress

• take cold showers

• drink a lot of fluid

• do not break blisters

Signs of severe heat exposure are

• dizziness

• fatigue

• headache

• nausea and vomiting

• all of the above

Burns are caused by extreme dry or moist heat

• True

• False

Burns are caused by

• fire

• chemicals

• hot water

• over exposure to sunlight

Immediate treatment of all burns is to irrigate with cold water

• True

• False

Treat smoke in the eyes by irrigation of cold water

• True

• False

Inhaled smoke can cause asphyxia, treat by removing the patient from the area and begin emergency Artificial Respiration.

• True

• False

Treat a patient who has fainted by

• sit the patient upright

• lie the patient down

• give them something to drink

• elevate their feet

When a patient is unconscious the airway must be maintained

• True

• False