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1. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






4. Get tetanus shot






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






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






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






8. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






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






12. Do not disturb






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






14. 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






15. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






18. Cold applications






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






20. Brachial and femoral






21. Will stop bleeding






22. 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






23. Directly to wound






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






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






26. 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






27. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






28. 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






29. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






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






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






34. Are classified as open or closed






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






36. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes or until bleeding stops






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






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






42. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






43. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






44. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






45. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






46. Based on victims injury






47. 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






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






49. Are injury to soft tissue






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