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First Aid Vocab

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1. Hyperglycemia is caused by an increase in the level of glucose






2. A-stands for airway - B- stands for breathing - C- stands for circulation - D- stands for defibrillation






3. Involves tearing of the tissues by way of excessive force such as knife - scissors -or razor blade






4. A condition is which the body temperature is less that 95






5. Occurs when a victim is exposed to heat and experiences a loss of fluids through sweating. Body temperature is abnormal or just slightly elevated






6. Anaphylactic - cardiogenic - hemorrhagic - metabolic - neurogenic - psychogenic - respiratory - and septic






7. Cause a epistaxis (nosebleeds)






8. Coronary thrombosis - coronary occlusion - or myocardial infarction






9. Involves danger of vision loss






10. Occurs when an insect - spider - or snake bites or stings an individual






11. Type of shock- acute infection (toxic shock syndrome)






12. An injury that can be caused by fire - heat - chemicals agents - radiation - and/or electricity






13. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - apoplexy - or cerebral thrombosis






14. Second degree burn; blistered - skin moist - pink or red. burns epidermis and dermis






15. Result in rupture or perforation of the eardrum






16. A method of prioritizing treatment






17. Type of shock- Loss of body fluid form serve vomiting - diarrhea - or heat illness; disruption in acid-base balance as occurs in diabetes






18. Have a series of straps that extend around the neck and/or thoracic region






19. An injury to the tissues surrounding a joint






20. Fist degree burn; skin red - dry. burn epidermis






21. Third degree burn; charring - skin black - brown - red. burns all layers of skin plus the underlying tissue






22. 'hypoperfusion' a clinical set of s/s associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially the brain and heart






23. Hypoglycemia is caused by an excess amount of insulin (and low level of glucose) in the bloodstream






24. Devices that can be used to immobilize injured parts when fractures - dislocations - and other similar injuries are present or suspected






25. The overstretching of a muscle






26. Wounds or blows to the head or skull can result in injury to the brain






27. Type of shock- Damage to heart muscle from heart attack or cardiac arrest






28. A cut or injury caused by a sharp object






29. Diabetic coma and insulin shock






30. Poison control center






31. Type of shock- Serve bleeding or loss of blood plasma






32. Usually medical emergencies because the heart - lungs - and major blood vessels may be involved






33. A break in a bone






34. Occurs when there is a temporary reduction in the supply of blood to the brain






35. Can be performed on adults - children - and infants






36. Type of seizure - a strong - involuntary contraction of muscles






37. Involves injury to the soft tissues; usually classified as open or closed






38. Actual freezing of tissue fluids accompanied by damage to the skin and underlying tissues






39. A body part is cut off or separated from the body






40. Type of shock- Injury and trauma to brain and/or spinal cord






41. Poison has been swallowed






42. Type of shock- Hypersensitive or allergic reaction to a substance such as food - medications - insect stings or bites - or snake bites






43. Caused by exposure to heat; muscle cramps and spasms results form the loss of water and salt through perspiration






44. Type of shock- Emotional distress such as anger - fear - or grief






45. Inhalation of dangerous gases






46. Caused by ingesting various substances - injecting substances - or contacting the skin with poison






47. Caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures






48. Type of shock- Trauma to respiratory tract; Respiratory distress or arrest (chronic disease - choking)






49. Caused by chemicals or poisons coming in contact with the victim's skin






50. The skin is scraped off