EMT MODULE 5 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023
What are the most common places to get local cold injuries like frostbite and frostnip? [Ans: - In the extremities such as hands, feet, ears, nose, etc
What is frostbite?
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EMT MODULE 5 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023
What are the most common places to get local cold injuries like frostbite and frostnip? [Ans: - In the extremities such as hands, feet, ears, nose, etc
What is frostbite? Frostnip? Immersion foot? What can frostbite lead up to? [Ans: - Frostbite:
-tissues are actually frozen
-waxy, hard, blisters may be present; skin will be red with purple or white and may be mottled or cyanotic will partially or fully thawed
-gangrene (permanent cell death) can happen with frostbite due to chemical changes in tissue
Frostnip:
-freezing skin,but not frozen
-not painful and most pt are unaware
-blanched cold skin
Immersion foot
-prolonged exposure to cold water.
-blanched cold skin; normal color does not return back to skin upon palpation
-loss of feeling and sensation
How do you treat frostbite? What should you never do while treating frostbite? [Ans: - Immerse it in warm water and recheck until sensation is returned. Remove jewelry prior. Dress area with dry sterile dressings.
Never attempt rewarming if there is any chance of refreezing.
What is the difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke? [Ans: - Heat Exhaustion:
-pale cool diaphoretic skin
Heatstroke
-hot, flushed skin
-moist, wet skin
What are some basic safety rules for water rescue? [Ans: - Reach, Throw, Row, Go
What part of the spine is typically affected due to diving incidents? [Ans: - Cervical spine
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