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1. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






4. Brachial and femoral






5. 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






6. Directly to wound






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






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






9. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






17. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






20. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






21. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






22. Will stop bleeding






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






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






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






33. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






35. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






36. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






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






40. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






42. Are injury to soft tissue






43. Are classified as open or closed






44. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






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






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






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. Do not disturb