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






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






3. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






4. If fractures are present or suspected

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5. Cold applications






6. Are classified as open or closed






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






8. Will stop bleeding






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






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






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






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






13. 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






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






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






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






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






18. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






19. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






21. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth






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






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






24. 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






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






26. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






27. 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






28. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






29. 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






30. Get tetanus shot






31. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






32. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






35. Do not disturb






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






37. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






38. 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






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






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






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






42. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






44. Brachial and femoral






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






46. 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






47. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






49. Based on victims injury






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