SAR Fundamentals/First Aid/Question bank
From PCSAR
Q: What temperature is hypothermia considered severe?
A: When your body temperature is below 32 deg C.
Q: What is the number one killer outdoors?
A: hypothermia
Q: What is hypothermia?
A: body temperature below 35 deg C.
Q: What are the 5 sources of heat loss?
A:
- conduction
- convection
- evaporation
- radiation
- respiration
Q: Name 4 of the "umbles".
A:
- grumble
- mumble
- tumble
- stumble
- fumble
- bumble
Q: What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?
A:
- Wet
- Wind
- Weary
Q: At what temperature does shivering stop.
A: 30 to 32 degrees C.
Q: What is the first sign of hypothermia?
A: Goosebumps.
Q: Name the 3 types of frostbite.
A:
- superficial
- deep
- frozen state
Q: Do you rub (massage) a frost-bit limb? Why?
A: No. It causes major tissue damage.
Q: Do you warm severe frostbite slowly or quickly?
A: Quickly. In 102 deg F water. Be careful with tissue.
Q: What are the 3 system in the body affected by hypothermia?
A:
- brain (intellect)
- muscles
- heart
Q: What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?
A:
- alcohol / drug use
- head injuries
- hypoglycemia
- dehydration
- caffeine
- smoking
- age
- preexisting illness
Q:
What are your muscles doing in
- mild hypothermia?
- severe hypothermia?
A:
- mild: shivering
- severe: stiff/rigid
Q:
When should you not thaw a frost bite?
A: When EMS is available, let them treat. Do not thaw, if cannot be kept thawed.
