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First Aid Vocab

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1. Poison control center






2. Diabetic coma and insulin shock






3. A-stands for airway - B- stands for breathing - C- stands for circulation - D- stands for defibrillation






4. Anaphylactic - cardiogenic - hemorrhagic - metabolic - neurogenic - psychogenic - respiratory - and septic






5. Type of seizure - a strong - involuntary contraction of muscles






6. The end of the bone is either displaced from a joint or moved out of its normal position within a joint






7. A break in a bone






8. Have a series of straps that extend around the neck and/or thoracic region






9. Caused by sharp object such as pin - nail - or pointed instrument






10. Second degree burn; blistered - skin moist - pink or red. burns epidermis and dermis






11. Inhalation of dangerous gases






12. The overstretching of a muscle






13. An injury to the tissues surrounding a joint






14. A cut or injury caused by a sharp object






15. Coronary thrombosis - coronary occlusion - or myocardial infarction






16. Wounds or blows to the head or skull can result in injury to the brain






17. Hypoglycemia is caused by an excess amount of insulin (and low level of glucose) in the bloodstream






18. Type of shock- acute infection (toxic shock syndrome)






19. An injury that can be caused by fire - heat - chemicals agents - radiation - and/or electricity






20. Immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness until experts can take over






21. Involves danger of vision loss






22. Hyperglycemia is caused by an increase in the level of glucose






23. Result in rupture or perforation of the eardrum






24. Caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures






25. Fist degree burn; skin red - dry. burn epidermis






26. Actual freezing of tissue fluids accompanied by damage to the skin and underlying tissues






27. Poison has been swallowed






28. Tissue is torn or separated from victim's body






29. Type of shock- Emotional distress such as anger - fear - or grief






30. The skin is scraped off






31. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - apoplexy - or cerebral thrombosis






32. Third degree burn; charring - skin black - brown - red. burns all layers of skin plus the underlying tissue






33. 'hypoperfusion' a clinical set of s/s associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially the brain and heart






34. A method of prioritizing treatment






35. Caused by exposure to heat; muscle cramps and spasms results form the loss of water and salt through perspiration






36. Caused by chemicals or poisons coming in contact with the victim's skin






37. Occurs when a victim is exposed to heat and experiences a loss of fluids through sweating. Body temperature is abnormal or just slightly elevated






38. A body part is cut off or separated from the body






39. Occurs when there is a temporary reduction in the supply of blood to the brain






40. Occurs when an insect - spider - or snake bites or stings an individual






41. Devices that can be used to immobilize injured parts when fractures - dislocations - and other similar injuries are present or suspected






42. Usually medical emergencies because the heart - lungs - and major blood vessels may be involved






43. Involves injury to the soft tissues; usually classified as open or closed






44. Caused by ingesting various substances - injecting substances - or contacting the skin with poison






45. Can be performed on adults - children - and infants






46. Involves tearing of the tissues by way of excessive force such as knife - scissors -or razor blade






47. Type of shock- Injury and trauma to brain and/or spinal cord






48. Cause a epistaxis (nosebleeds)






49. Type of shock- Hypersensitive or allergic reaction to a substance such as food - medications - insect stings or bites - or snake bites






50. A condition is which the body temperature is less that 95