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1. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






3. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






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






8. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






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






12. Based on victims injury






13. 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






14. 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






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






16. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






18. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






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






22. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






25. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






28. Do not disturb






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






30. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






31. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






34. Are injury to soft tissue






35. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






36. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






38. 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






39. Will stop bleeding






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






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






42. Cold applications






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






45. 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






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






47. Get tetanus shot






48. 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






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






50. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part