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






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






3. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






4. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






5. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






9. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






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






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






14. Get tetanus shot






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






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






17. 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






18. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






20. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






21. Are injury to soft tissue






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






23. 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






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






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






26. Do not disturb






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






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






29. Directly to wound






30. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






32. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






35. 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






36. Will stop bleeding






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






38. 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






39. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






42. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






43. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






46. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






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






50. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria