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






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. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






5. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






8. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






9. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






10. Will stop bleeding






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






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






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






14. 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






15. 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






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






17. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






18. Do not disturb






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






20. 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






21. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






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






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






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






27. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






28. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






30. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






31. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






32. Cold applications






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






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






35. Based on victims injury






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






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






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






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






40. Directly to wound






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






42. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






43. Get tetanus shot






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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