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






2. Will stop bleeding






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






4. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






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






8. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






10. Based on victims injury






11. 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






12. 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






13. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






14. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






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






18. 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






19. 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






20. Brachial and femoral






21. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






22. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






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






27. Pertaining to the heart and lung






28. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






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






36. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






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






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






41. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






42. 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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. Are classified as open or closed






48. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






50. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)