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1. Will stop bleeding






2. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin






3. Swelling (edema) - fever (pryexia) - pain - redness (erthyemia) - heat - pus (pustacles) - red streaks leading from wound






4. Cold applications






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






6. Pertaining to the heart and lung






7. Do not disturb






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






9. 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






10. 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






11. 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






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






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






14. Are injury to soft tissue






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






16. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






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






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






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






22. Brachial and femoral






23. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






24. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






26. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






27. Based on victims injury






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






29. Abnormal external or internal bleeding (copious loss of bld)






30. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






31. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






32. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






36. Be alert to signs of shock - be prepared to treat shock in any victim - remain calm at all times - reassure the victim while providing care - obtain appropriate assistance or medical care asap






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






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






39. Raise above level of victims heart - continue to apply direct pressure while elevating






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






41. Are classified as open or closed






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






43. Use when direct pressure - elevation - and pressure bandage do not stop severe bleeding






44. 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






45. 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






46. Skin is pale (pallor) or bluish gray in color - skin is cool to touch - diaphoresis (excessive perspiration) may result in a wet - clammy feeling when the skin is touched






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






48. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






49. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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