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






2. Cold applications






3. If fractures are present or suspected

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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. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






6. Get tetanus shot






7. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






8. 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






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






10. 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






11. Do not disturb






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






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






14. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






15. Directly to wound






16. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






19. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






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






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






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






25. Based on victims injury






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






35. Will stop bleeding






36. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






37. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






38. 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






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






40. Brachial and femoral






41. Are injury to soft tissue






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






43. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






45. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






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






49. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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