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First Aid Vocab

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Inhalation of dangerous gases






2. Result in rupture or perforation of the eardrum






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Involves danger of vision loss






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






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






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






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






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






15. The overstretching of a muscle






16. A method of prioritizing treatment






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






18. Poison control center






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






20. Coronary thrombosis - coronary occlusion - or myocardial infarction






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






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






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






24. Type of shock- Trauma to respiratory tract; Respiratory distress or arrest (chronic disease - choking)






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






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






27. A cut or injury caused by a sharp object






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






29. Type of shock- Serve bleeding or loss of blood plasma






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






31. Caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures






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






33. Poison has been swallowed






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






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






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






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






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






39. An injury to the tissues surrounding a joint






40. Cause a epistaxis (nosebleeds)






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






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






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






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






45. Type of shock- Damage to heart muscle from heart attack or cardiac arrest






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






47. The skin is scraped off






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






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






50. Diabetic coma and insulin shock