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1. Directly to wound






2. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






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






6. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






8. Brachial and femoral






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






16. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






18. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






20. 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






21. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






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






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






27. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






30. Are injury to soft tissue






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






32. 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






33. 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






34. Will stop bleeding






35. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






36. Do not disturb






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






38. Cold applications






39. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






42. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






44. 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






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






46. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






47. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






48. Based on victims injury






49. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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