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






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






3. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






5. 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






6. Directly to wound






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






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






9. Get tetanus shot






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






11. 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






12. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






14. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






15. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






17. Pertaining to the heart and lung






18. Are injury to soft tissue






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






20. Caused by a sharp object - deep - damage to muscles






21. Brachial and femoral






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






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






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






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






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






27. Will stop bleeding






28. If fractures are present or suspected

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






30. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






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






34. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






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






38. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature






39. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






40. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






41. 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






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






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






44. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






45. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






47. Do not disturb






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






49. 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






50. 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