NCCPT Chapter 11
How do you treat heat cramps? - answer Rest, gentle stretches, ice, re-hydrate
How do you treat a contusion? - answer Apply ice.
How do you treat a blister? - answer If punctured, cleanse blister, protect with pad and
dressing
What is the treatment for heatstroke? - answer Call 911 and try to cool the person
down.
What is the treatment for an epileptic seizure? - answer Remove objects that might
injure them. Protect their head. Do not place your finger, hand or hard object between
their teeth. Don't restrain, slap or douse them with water. Once the seizure has ended
move them to a comfortable place.
What are some signs of hypoglycemia? - answer Excessive hunger, dizziness or
weakness
What does the acronym RICE mean? - answerRest, ice, compression, elevation
How long should you apply ice to an injury? - answerApply for 15-20 minutes at a time,
every 1-2 hours during the first 48-72 hours after the injury.
Why should you elevate the injured part? - answerElevation of the injured part above
the level of the heart uses gravity to help drain the excess fluid and decreases swelling.
What are the symptoms for heat exhaustion? - answerPale, clammy skin, rapid weak
pulse, weakness, headache or nausea, cramps in abdomen or limbs
What is a sprain? - answerTrauma to a joint capsule or ligament.
What is the treatment for a client with hypoglycemia? - answerCall 911, rest, give fluid
with sugar (fruit juice) or candy bar if conscious.
How do you treat heat cramps? - answer Rest, gentle stretches, ice, re-hydrate
How do you treat a contusion? - answer Apply ice.
How do you treat a blister? - answer If punctured, cleanse blister, protect with pad and
dressing
What is the treatment for heatstroke? - answer Call 911 and try to cool the person
down.
What is the treatment for an epileptic seizure? - answer Remove objects that might
injure them. Protect their head. Do not place your finger, hand or hard object between
their teeth. Don't restrain, slap or douse them with water. Once the seizure has ended
move them to a comfortable place.
What are some signs of hypoglycemia? - answer Excessive hunger, dizziness or
weakness
What does the acronym RICE mean? - answerRest, ice, compression, elevation
How long should you apply ice to an injury? - answerApply for 15-20 minutes at a time,
every 1-2 hours during the first 48-72 hours after the injury.
Why should you elevate the injured part? - answerElevation of the injured part above
the level of the heart uses gravity to help drain the excess fluid and decreases swelling.
What are the symptoms for heat exhaustion? - answerPale, clammy skin, rapid weak
pulse, weakness, headache or nausea, cramps in abdomen or limbs
What is a sprain? - answerTrauma to a joint capsule or ligament.
What is the treatment for a client with hypoglycemia? - answerCall 911, rest, give fluid
with sugar (fruit juice) or candy bar if conscious.
