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1. Get tetanus shot






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






3. 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






4. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






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






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






9. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






11. Will stop bleeding






12. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






14. Based on victims injury






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






16. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






18. Directly to wound






19. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






21. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






24. 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






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






26. Pertaining to the heart and lung






27. Are classified as open or closed






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






29. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






30. Are injury to soft tissue






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






32. 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






33. 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






34. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






35. 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






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






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






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






39. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






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






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






44. 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






45. If fractures are present or suspected

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






47. 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






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






49. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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