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1. 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






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






3. 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






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






5. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






6. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






7. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






10. 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






11. 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






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






13. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






15. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






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






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






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






21. Get tetanus shot






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






23. 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






24. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






26. Are classified as open or closed






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






28. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






31. Will stop bleeding






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






33. Responsiveness of the mind and to the impressions made by the senses






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






35. Do not disturb






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






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






38. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






39. Pertaining to the heart and lung






40. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






42. Directly to wound






43. Brachial and femoral






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






45. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






46. 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






47. Based on victims injury






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






49. If fractures are present or suspected

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50. 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







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