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1. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe






2. Cold applications






3. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature






4. Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a seizure






5. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth






6. Tearing of tissue - jagged - irregular edges - heavy bleeding - contamination






7. Instrument used to compress a bld vessel by application around an extremity






8. Skin pale and bluish gray - skin cool or cold - diaphoresis - rapid and weak pulse - respiration are rapid - shallow - and may be irregular - blood pressure is very low - general weakness - anxiety and extreme restlessness - excessive thirst - nausea






9. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






10. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






11. Direct pressure - elevation - pressure bandage - pressure on pressure points






12. Are classified as open or closed






13. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage






14. Pain and tenderness - swelling - deformity - cold and clammy skin - rapid and weak pulse - uncontrolled restlessness - vomited blood - blood in urine and feces






15. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






16. Cover with blanket or other clothing - prevents chilling or exposure to cold - place blanket between ground and victim - avoid overheating - avoid giving victim anything to eat or drink






17. Caused by sharp objects - bleeding limited - increase chance of infection






18. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






19. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






20. Can enter an open wound - lead to serious illness or death






21. Act of inhaling foreign matter - usually emesis - into the respiratory tract






22. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






23. Hemorrhage or excessive loss of blood - excessive pain or infection - heart attack or stroke - poisoning of chemicals - drugs or gases - lack of oxygen - psychological trauma - dehydration from burns - vomiting - or diarrhea






24. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy






25. May cause internal bleeding - get medical help asap - check breathing and treat for shock - avoid unnecessary movement - avoid giving any fluid or food to victim






26. Skin scraped off - bleeding limited - infection must be prevented






27. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






28. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid






29. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain






30. Is the immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness






31. Brachial and femoral






32. If fractures are present or suspected

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33. Caused by a sharp object - deep - damage to muscles






34. A clinical set of signs and symptoms that are associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially brain and heart






35. Pulse is rapid - weak - and difficult to feel - hypertension or below normal and may not be obtainable






36. Directly to wound






37. Are injury to soft tissue






38. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






39. Pertaining to the heart and lung






40. Responsiveness of the mind and to the impressions made by the senses






41. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






42. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part






43. Prevent infection - wash hands - use gloves - wash wound with soap and water - rinse with cool water - use sterile gauze to blot dry - apply sterile dressing - watch for signs of infection






44. Below bandage to assess for presence of a pulse and there should be no discoloration of skin






45. To minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over






46. Can bleed to death in a short period of time






47. Restoration of life or consciousness of a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage






48. Will stop bleeding






49. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt






50. Pressure should be applied to this - press against underlying bone