Question

1. what is the first step in providing first aid for hypothermia? move the person to a warm, dry location. use a heating pad to warm the body quickly. rub their hands and feet to warm them up. give the person hot drinks immediately. 5. how should frostbite be treated? rewarm the area with warm (not hot) water for 15 - 30 minutes. massage the area to improve circulation. apply ice packs to the frostbitten area. soak the affected area in hot water. 6. what should you avoid doing when treating frostbite? rewarming the skin gently. covering the frostbitten area with a bandage. moving the person to a warm area. rubbing or massaging the frostbitten skin.

Explanation:

For hypothermia, moving to a warm, dry place first helps stop further heat - loss. For frostbite, rewarming with warm water is correct as massage can damage tissue, ice and hot water are harmful. Rubbing or massaging frost - bitten skin should be avoided as it can cause tissue damage.

Answer:

1. Move the person to a warm, dry location.
2. Rewarm the area with warm (not hot) water for 15 - 30 minutes.
3. Rubbing or massaging the frostbitten skin.