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






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






3. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






4. Get tetanus shot






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






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






7. If fractures are present or suspected

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8. Will stop bleeding






9. Brachial and femoral






10. Cold applications






11. Do not disturb






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






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






14. 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






15. Pertaining to the heart and lung






16. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






17. 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






18. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes or until bleeding stops






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






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






21. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






23. 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






24. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






26. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






27. Based on victims injury






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






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






30. 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






31. 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






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






33. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






37. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






38. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






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






42. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






44. 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






45. Are injury to soft tissue






46. Are classified as open or closed






47. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






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