Vocabulary
This device is used to apply pressure to a certain area and cut off the flow of blood
What is a tourniquet?
This is the correct arm placement one should have before performing CPR
What is arms straight and directly below shoulders?
In this injury, the skin is not broken but the underlying tissues are damaged
What are Closed Wounds?
These are often directly placed on wounds to soak up blood and prevent infection
What are dressings?
Any substance that can cause injury or death if it enters the body
What is poison?
This kit should be commonly found in every household and should contain the necessary items to patch up some injuries
What is a first aid kit?
This is the first step in any CPR process, and should always be undergone before compressions begin
What is CHECK?
In this wound, the skin is broken and blood may come through any tears
What are Open Wounds?
These are used to keep dressings in place and control bleeding
What are bandages?
An injury caused by freezing of the skin
What is frostbite?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does CPR stand for?
This device should always be used instead of performing CPR if possible
This occurs when something something rubs roughly against the skin, causing damage to the skin’s surface.
What are abrasions?
This shot clears up infections caused by deep and dirty wounds
What are Tetanus shots?
Symptoms include having a "glassy stare"
What is hypothermia?
Nearly 45% of cardiac arrest victims survive when this action is performed
What is CPR?
A system of ___ chest compressions to ____ breaths should be used when performing CPR
What is 30 to 2
This occurs when a portion of the skin is partially or fully torn away
What are avulsions?
These are used to close up wounds and speed up the healing process
What are stitches?
A serious infection that attacks the brain and spinal cord
What is rabies?
These should be applied to the care giver before any medical procedure is done
Calling this number when performing the CPR process greatly increases the victim's chance of survival
What is 911?
This wound occurs when a pointed object punctures the skin
This should be applied to every open wound, and should always be applied by someone wearing proper glvoes
What is Direct Pressure
What are household poisons?