SAR Fundamentals/First Aid/Question bank

1

At what body temperature (degrees Celsius) is hypothermia considered severe?

When your body temperature is below 32 deg C.

10

Do you rub (massage) a frost-bit limb? Why?

No. It causes major tissue damage.

11

What are the 3 system in the body affected by hypothermia?

• brain (intellect)
• muscles
• heart

12

What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?

• alcohol / drug use
• head injuries
• hypoglycemia
• dehydration
• caffeine
• smoking
• age
• preexisting illness

13

What are your muscles doing in

• mild hypothermia?
• severe hypothermia?

• mild: shivering
• severe: stiff/rigid

14

When should you not thaw a frost bite?

When EMS is available, let them treat. Do not thaw, if cannot be kept thawed.

15

Many things in your first aid kit can be improvised using other materials. Name something that can't be improvised.

• gloves
• mask barrier

2

What is the number one killer outdoors?

hypothermia (or exposure)

3

What is hypothermia?

body temperature below 35 deg C.

4

What are the 5 methods of heat loss from the body?

• conduction
• convection
• evaporation
• radiation
• respiration

5

Name 4 of the "umbles" that are warnings of possible hypothermia.

• grumble
• mumble
• tumble
• stumble
• fumble
• bumble

6

What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?

• Wet
• Wind
• Weary

7

At what temperature does shivering stop.

30 to 32 degrees C.

8

What is the first sign of hypothermia?

Goosebumps.

9

Name the 3 degrees of freezing injuries.

superficial, deep, frozen state