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1. Will stop bleeding






2. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






4. Directly to wound






5. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






6. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






8. 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






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






10. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






18. 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






19. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






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






23. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






25. 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






26. 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






27. Pertaining to the heart and lung






28. 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






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






30. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






32. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






35. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






39. Do not disturb






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






46. If fractures are present or suspected

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47. Cold applications






48. Brachial and femoral






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






50. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane







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