Bleeding
This type of bleeding is slow and oozes from small vessels.
What is capillary bleeding?
This type of shock is caused by severe blood loss.
What is hypovolemic shock?
A shallow scrape on the skin.
What is an abrasion?
This type of bleeding flows steadily and is dark red.
What is venous bleeding?
This shock happens when the heart fails to pump properly.
What is cardiogenic shock?
A cut made by a sharp object like a knife.
What is a laceration?
This type of bleeding is bright red and spurts with the heartbeat.
What is arterial bleeding?
This type of shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction.
What is anaphylactic shock?
A wound where the skin is torn away.
What is an avulsion?
The first step to control most external bleeding.
What is applying direct pressure?
This shock results from infection spreading through the body.
What is septic shock?
A deep wound caused by a pointed object like a nail.
What is a puncture wound?
This is used as a last resort to stop severe limb bleeding.
What is a tourniquet?
A common symptom of shock: pale, cool, and _____ skin.
What is clammy?
The first step in treating most open wounds.
What is cleaning the wound?