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1. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






10. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






11. 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






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






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






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






15. Pertaining to the heart and lung






16. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






18. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






20. Will stop bleeding






21. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






23. Cold applications






24. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






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






29. Get tetanus shot






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






31. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






32. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






34. 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






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. 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






37. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






40. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






41. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






44. Brachial and femoral






45. 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






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






47. Directly to wound






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






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






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