Is it ever okay to leave a person or pet in a hot car?
No! You should never leave anyone in the car on a hot day!
Name 3 symptoms of heat exhaustion.
Sweating. headache, cramps, pale skin, vomiting, etc.
What is it called when our bodies lose too much water?
Dehydration
True or False? If a tick bites you, remove it with tweezers.
True. Then wash the area with soap and water.
True or False? Using sunblock can prevent attacks from Godzilla.
False, Godzilla's not real! But sunblock can help prevent skin cancer!
List 3 ways to protect yourself from the sun.
Stay in between 10am and 3pm, sunblock, glasses, hat, SPF clothing.
True or False? Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are both caused by spending too much time in high temperatures.
True!
Should you remove a bee's stinger from your skin by squeezing or scraping?
Scrape it off with a fingernail or credit card, then wash the area with soap and water.
Name two things you can do to stay hydrated.
Drink plenty of liquids, eat snacks with high water content.
True or False? If someone is suffering from heat stroke, you should call 911.
True! Get them out of the heat, cool the skin with cool water and call 911.
Can high waves and strong currents in the ocean be dangerous?
Yes! Only swim when there is a lifeguard on duty!
Can insect bites become infected?
Yes! Keep them clean and try not to scratch!
What should you do if you touch poison ivy?
Wash skin and clothes well, use antihistamine for itching.
Which illness is more serious, heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
Heat stroke is more serious.
Which insects are attracted to the smell of perfumes and lotions?
Bees and wasps.
Name 3 symptoms of heat stroke.
103 degree temp, red skin, no sweating, seizure, nausea
Name 4 body parts where people forget to apply sunblock.
Feet, hands, ears and nose.
How many leaves are on each stem of a poison ivy plant?
3
True or False? Sunburn causes damage to your skin.
True. Skin gets red, hot to the touch and may blister and peel.
True or False? When you are dehydrated, you begin to feel sick.
True
I can protect myself from insect bites by applying_______.
insect repellent
Sunblock should be at least SPF 30 and should be applied how often?
Every two hours, but wait 20 minutes before going in the water.
List 3 pool safety rules.
Learn to swim, no diving in shallow water, never swim alone, swim in supervised areas.
What should you do if you have symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Shady area, fan, air conditioning, drink cool water