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






2. 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






3. 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






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






5. Get tetanus shot






6. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






8. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






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






12. 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






13. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






17. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






18. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






19. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






23. Cold applications






24. Will stop bleeding






25. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






26. 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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






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






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






38. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






41. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






42. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






43. Do not disturb






44. If fractures are present or suspected

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45. Based on victims injury






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






47. 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






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






49. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






50. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus