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1. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






2. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






3. Are classified as open or closed






4. 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






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






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






7. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






8. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






9. Brachial and femoral






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






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






12. 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






13. Based on victims injury






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






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






16. If fractures are present or suspected


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






18. Cold applications






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






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






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






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






23. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






25. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






26. Get tetanus shot






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






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






29. Are injury to soft tissue






30. Do not disturb






31. Pertaining to the heart and lung






32. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






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






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






37. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






38. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






39. 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






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






41. Will stop bleeding






42. 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






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






44. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






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






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






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