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what do you do if you get a scrape?
wash it with soap and water
After you wash a cut or scrape, what do you wrap it with?
dry, sterile dressing
how often should you clean and re-bandage cuts and scrapes?
each day
what do you wear to prevent blisters on your feet
boots and shoes that fit well.
To prevent blisters you should also,
change your socks if they are wet or sweaty.
If you are doing heavy work with your hands, what should you wear to prevent blisters?
gloves
If you get a blister you should pop it. (True or False)
False
If you get a blister while hiking, apply a piece of ______ larger than the blister, in layers if necessary.
Moleskin
When your skin gets too cold and starts to freeze, what is that a sign of?
frostbite
what appears on your skin that is a sign of frostbite?
white patches
If you suspect frostbite, what is the best thing to do?
warm the area.
is it good to rub a frostbite area?
no
If the frostbite is severe, get the person dry clothing, wrap the injured area in a blanket and take them to a ________.
Doctor
what do you do if a frostbite area is on the hand or foot?
Wrap gauze between the fingers and/or toes, then wrap loose bandage around.
If there is no chance that the person with frostbite will go back in the cold, what can you do to the infected area?
Place the area in warm water.