altitude 3. You are also very hungry‚ so you decide to eat what appear to be edible berries. When performing the Universal Edibility Test what should you do? a. Do not eat for 2 hours before the test. b. If the plant stings your lip‚ confirm the sting by holding it under your tongue for 15 minutes. c. If nothing bad has happened 2 hours after
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There are multiple ways to get rid of gnats but this is just one efficient way. It doesn’t matter‚ gnats will always find some way to annoy people‚ and it’s understandable‚ but that’s apart of the way these little insects live. They may bite‚ they may not bite‚ they’re still extremely annoying. These insects do what they do‚ because they need ways to live. Food is a main factor‚ and they get that mainly from things we have. Those little insects cannot live off of themselves. They may need support
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Managing Pediatric Illness and Injury Recognising fractures and dislocations A fracture is the cracking or breaking of a bone and dislocations are where a bone has been displaced from the point in where it should be. There are different types of fractures with the most common being hairline and compound. Hairline fractures are where there is a very fine line between the segments of the bone that appears when x- rayed. The bone segments will remain in alignment and the fracture may not go fully
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First Aid TDA 2.2 2.1-Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses. Common cold - Symptoms include: sneezing‚ runny nose‚ slight sore throat‚ occassional headaches and a temperature. Gastroenteritis(stomach bug) Symptoms include: Vomiting‚ temperature‚ diarrhoea(not on all occassions) and dehydration. Tonsillitis Symptoms include: A very sore throat‚ fever‚ aches including headaches/migraines. Scarlett Fever Symptoms include: Fever‚ loss of appetite‚ sore throat‚ pale
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Alex Slocum Mirabile Biology II 20 September 2013 “Venom: The Bite That Heals” Summary Nearly as long as humans have existed‚ they have used animals and plants for medicine and treatment. Specifically the venom of animals have been used to treat ailments ranging from stroke to sore throats. As early as 67 BC written records of venom being administered to cure or save a person were found. Mithradates VI of Pontus was reported to have used snake venom from a Steppe Viper to save his life not
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Sonya Lane Unit 2: Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury. Accidents will happen however careful you carry out risk assessments and supervise children. That is why it is recommended that practitioners take a first aid course. There has to be at least one first aider present at all registered settings. The aims of first aid are often remembered as the three p’s‚ these are: Preserve Life. Prevent the condition from worsening. Promote recovery. Sometimes first aid is all that is necessary- for
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Foreign object in the EYE A speck of dust‚ a loose eyelash‚ or even a contact lens can float on the white of the eye. Usually‚ such objects can easily be rinsed off. However‚ you must not touch anything that sticks to the eye‚ penetrates the eye ball‚ or rests on the coloured part of the eye Iris or pupil) because this may damage the eye. Instead‚ make sure that the casualty gets medical attention quickly. CAUTION Do not touch anything that is sticking to‚ or embedded in the eye ball or
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Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a suspected fracture and a dislocation. 1.1 Describe the common types of fractures. Types of fracture Fractures are divided into two types depending on whether or not they break through your skin. * Closed fractures. This is when your bone doesn’t damage your skin. * Open (compound) fractures. In these fractures‚ the broken end of your bone breaks through your skin and may stick out. * Hairline fracture. In which the bone
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Stephanie Hayward 015.1.1 * Assess the situation * Always check for dangers‚ for yourself‚ casualties and of others. * Carry out A‚ B‚ C checks. Be prepared to carry put lifesaving treatment. * Assess the child or infants illness of. * Carry out an examination from head to toe. * Prioritise treatment. Life threatening conditions must come first. * Do not remove infant of child unless needed. * Promote recovery‚ by giving first aid treatment. Keep the infant
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irritated‚ and painful. Risk factors for cellulitis include: • Cracks or peeling skin between the toes • History of peripheral vascular disease • Injury or trauma with a break in the skin (skin wounds) • Insect bites and stings‚ animal bites‚ or human bites • Ulcers from diabetes or a blockage in the blood supply (ischemia) • Use of corticosteroid medications or medications that suppress the immune system • Wound from a recent surgery Staphylococcus and streptococcus
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