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During the drying process, all of the gypsum's original strength is restored. In fact, the dried gypsum will normally be slightly _________________ than before wetting. In structures where the surface of the wall is covered with a non-________________ surface as a vapor barrier, it may be necessary to remove base molding, drill holes and introduce air movement. Airflow in the wall cavity increases the rate of ____________________ and allows the wall to dry from both inside and out...

This package covers all the chapters for your First Aid and CPR Exams. From Exam 1 to Final Exam.

If a victim falls through the ice and is not close to the shore you should walk out on to the ice and try to pull them out with your hands False When giving rescue breaths to an adult, each breath should last approximately how long When flushing an eye burned by chemicals The ______ stage of grieving is characterized by bargaining How do you determine whether the victim is wearing contact lenses If contact has been made with a poisonous plant, the victim should im...

Blank degree burns are characterized by damage of the epidermis and dermis Degree burns usually causes redness, minor pain and swelling When treating blank burns, run cold water over the burned area, Pat dry, And then cover with a sterile bandage Blank burns should be flushed with cold water until EMS arrives If a person is been by a snake or show signs of an allergic reaction to an insect sting, what should be done immediately If someone is been by an animal y...

Good Samaritan Law Provides limited protection to someone who voluntarily chooses to provide first aid AED automated external defibrillator Keeping yourself safe while providing first aid checking the scene, wearing protective gear like non-latex gloves, cover all cuts and wounds on your body, never touch eyes, nose etc with bloody gloves on, do only what you are trained to do etc. Unconscious not within thought; not awake Conscious awake, alert, aware of one's surrou...

Symptoms of hypothermia stiff muscles, cold skin; shivering; weakness and dizziness; slow breathing and heart rate` Treatment of hypothermia remove any wet clothing and wrap the person in blankets, towels, or newspapers; offer warm food or drink; do not use hot drinks, water or electric blankets Prevention of hypothermia wear several layers of clothing, a warm hat and go inside frequently to warm up Steps to checking an injured person 1. Check the scene, remove hazards (danger...

Caring for a choking responsive infant On a responsive infant you suspect is choking, give 5 back blows followed by 5 chest compressions. Check to see if the object came out. If it did, remove it, otherwise do not put your finger in their mouth as you might push an obstruction deeper. Caring for a choking unresponsive infant Give 5 chest compressions and 2 breaths. Check to see if the object came out after each cycle. Shock A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provid...

Treatment for broken bones or sprains apply ice, keep it from moving, splint if needed, do not reposition a deformed body part Signs of a head injury does not respond normally, acts sleepy or confused, vomits, has trouble seeing or walking, has a seizure Treatment for nose bleed have the person lean forward, pinch the soft part of the nose on both sides Warning signs of stroke FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911 Treatment for frostbite mo...

Sprain Tearing of ligaments at a joint Strain Tearing of muscles or tendons Heat related injuries Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke

Shock is always a possibility when treating a thermal burn. -false -true According to the book what should be done after exposure to jellyfish? -none of the above -wash with rubbing alcohol and water -wash with vinegar -wash with soap and water People can come into contact with the irritating resin from poison ivy,oak, or sumac by: -smoke -animal fur -all of the above -shoes and clothing Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition in which the entire body becomes warm. ...

You are taking care of someone who is complaining of nausea/vomiting and severe muscle cramping after hiking in the heat for 8 hours. He says that the last time that he went to the bathroom, his urine was the dark brown. Which condition are you most concerned that he has? Which of the following is recommended to reduce the likelihood of being injured by lightning? Which of the following is true regarding people struck by lightning? True or False: During a lightning storm...

What type of shock results from damage to the nervous system? a) Cardiogenic b) Septic c) Neurogenic d) Hypovolemic Without oxygen, the brain will start to be damaged irreparably in ________ minutes. a) 1 to 2 b) 10 to 15 c) 4 to 6 d) 2 to 3 Without oxygen, the skin and muscle cells will start to be damaged irreparably in ________ minutes. a) 180 to 360 b) 45 to 90 c) 10 to 20 d) 4 to 6 What type of shock is caused by inadequate function of the heart? a) Neurogeni...

51. If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an infant), you should: place one pad in the middle of the chest and one on the back in the between the shoulder blades 52. What is a concussion? 53. A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do? Encourage the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number if the person's condition does not improve within 5 to 15 minutes of taking the medica...

List and describe the 8 different types of injuries 1. fractures: cracking or breaking 2. dislocations: joint is forced out of normal position 3. sprains: stretching or tearing of ligaments 4. strains: stretching or tearing of a muscle or a tissue connecting muscle to bone 5. head neck and spine injuries: weakness, numbness or paralysis 6. concussion: blow to the head 7. chest injury: physical injury to the chest including the ribs, heart and lungs 8. pelvis injury: disruption of the bon...

Altered mental status, pale skin, blue/grey lips, rapid weak pulse, labored breathing and dilated pupils are indicators that this problem might be occurring. Marine life stings require washing with soap and water and applying _______ to the site. This type of spider bite gradually increases in size has a bull's eye appearance and becomes very painful. The victim may get chills and nausea. This type of animal bite requires you to keep the victim calm and still, keep the area...

First Aid Measures for Respiratory Emergencies: Assessment -Conduct primary and secondary survey First Aid Measures for Respiratory Emergencies: Treatment -Place victim in a POSITION OF COMFORT If victim is unconscious, place in the recovery position, if appropriate -Keep the victim calm and still -allow the victim to take prescribed medications (inhaler) -loosen any restrictive clothing -provide care to PREVENT SHOCK -continue to MONITOR VICTIM and provide reassurance -Be prepar...

Subconjunctival hemorrhage -no pain -vision not affected - no eye discharge -pupil not affected -clear cornea - benign, spontaneous, doesn't need treatment. Sternocleidomastoid lymph nodes Considered posterior cervical Tension Pneumo Use 2nd intercostal space for needle insertion Listening to the heart Patient must lay down to listen for S1, S2, and murmurs Heroin overdose pinpoint pupils Lymph nodes Small, discrete, mobile mass Tension headache A hea...

Know the best way to examine the lateral portion of the breast Ask the patient to roll onto the opposite hip, placing her hand on her forehead but keeping the shoulders pressed against the bed or examining table. This flattens the lateral breast tissue. Begin palpation in the axilla, moving in a straight line down to the bra line, then move the fingers medially and palpate in a vertical strip up the chest to the clavicle. Continue in vertical overlapping strips until you reach the nipple, then ...

28. A patient comes to you for the appearance of red patches on his forearms that have been present for several months. They remain for several weeks. He denies a history of trauma. Which of the following is likely? A) Actinic keratoses B) Pseudoscars C) Actinic purpura D) Cherry angiomas Ans: C Actinic purpura is a common benign skin condition of the elderly, frequently involving the forearms. Pseudoscars are white patches and cherry angiomas are bright-red raised lesions usually found on...

Cotton wool patches look like irregular patches seen at diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy Subconjunctival hemorrhage benign, no treatment necessary, resolves in 2 weeks, leakage of blood outside the vessel producing homogenous, red area, no ocular discharge, vision not affected usually resulting from trauma, sudden increase in venous pressure Know to consider angina pectoris as a differentia with CP it can be a cause for pain in myocardium. a clenched fist over the sternum sugg...