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1. Get tetanus shot






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






3. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






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






7. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






9. Do not disturb






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






11. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






13. Directly to wound






14. Are injury to soft tissue






15. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






17. 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






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






19. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






21. Are classified as open or closed






22. Cold applications






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






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






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






26. Brachial and femoral






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






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






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






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






31. Will stop bleeding






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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






39. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






40. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






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






44. Pertaining to the heart and lung






45. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






46. 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






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






48. 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






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






50. 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