Vocabulary
unconsciousness
The condition of not being alert or aware of your surroundings.
Hurricane
A powerful storm that generally forms in tropical
areas, producing winds of at least 74 miles per
hour, heavy rains, and sometimes tornadoes.
the three steps for responding to an emergency
check, call, and care.
What's the first action you take before CPR?
Call 911/Alert emergency medical services
concussion
A jarring injury to the brain that can cause unconsciousness.
Tornado
A whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that causes
destruction as it advances along the ground in a
narrow path.
What does CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
poison
Any substance that causes injury, illness, or death when it enters the body.
Blizzard
A snowstorm with winds that reach 35 miles an
hour or more.
The steps for treating bleeding depend on
the type of
injury and how severe it is.
What does a defibrillator do?
Delivers an electric shock to the
heart to restore its normal rhythm.
poison control center
A round-the-clock service that provides emergency medical advice on how to treat victims of poisoning.
Flash Floods
Floods in which a dangerous volume of water
builds up in a short time.
Universal precautions require
people who provide first aid or medical care to treat all body fluids as if they could carry disease.
What is shock?
A life-threatening condition in which the heart is
not delivering an adequate supply of blood to the
body.
venom
A poisonous secretion.
Earthquake
A series of vibrations in the earth caused by a
sudden movement of the earth’s crust.
The Three C's
Check the victim, Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency
number, Care for the victim
What's the last part of chain survival?
Advanced Medical Care