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1. Get tetanus shot






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






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






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






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






6. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






7. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






8. Do not disturb






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






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






11. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Are injury to soft tissue






20. Brachial and femoral






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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






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






28. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






29. 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






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






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






32. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






33. Are classified as open or closed






34. 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






35. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






36. Cold applications






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






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. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






40. Will stop bleeding






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Is the first priority in caring for wounds







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