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1. 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






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






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






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






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






6. If fractures are present or suspected

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7. Will stop bleeding






8. Brachial and femoral






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






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






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






12. Directly to wound






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






14. Pertaining to the heart and lung






15. Cold applications






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






17. Are classified as open or closed






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






19. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






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






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






24. 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






25. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






26. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






28. Do not disturb






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






30. Based on victims injury






31. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






32. Get tetanus shot






33. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






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






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






38. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






39. 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






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






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






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






43. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






47. 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






48. 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






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






50. Do not move unless absolutely necessary