Vocab 1
a life threatening condition in which the heart is not delivering and adequate supply of blood to the body
Shock
a break in a bone
Fracture
a first aid procedure that combines rescue breathing and chest compressions to supply oxygen to the body until normal body functions can resume
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
these cuts are caused by a sharp object slicing through layers of skin; minor lacerations can be treated at home, but medical care is needed for deep cuts that won’t stop bleeding
Lacerations
Name 2 ways to treat an adult who is choking
Heimlich , Swab food with finger
breathing for a person who is not breathing for his/her own
Rescue Breathing
a separation of a bone from its normal position in a joint
Dislocation
Statutes that protect rescuers from being sued for giving emergency care
Good Samaritan Law
deep hole, caused by a sharp and narrow object that pierces the skin; these wounds carry a high risk for infection
Punctures
What is the difference between a weather watch and warning?
Watch- weather could be possible in next few hours.
Warning- severe weather has already been observed
a poisonous secretion
Venom
a set of items you will need in an emergency situation
Emergency Survival Kit
a jarring injury to the brain that can cause unconsciousness
Concussion
This occurs when skin or tissue is partly or completely torn away, and such wounds usually require stitches
Avulsion
List 4 things you would need in an emergency survival kit.
Food, water, clothing, important documents, money, battery powered tv/radio, flashlight, etc.
any substance that causes injury, illness, or death when it enters the body
Poison
is a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm
Defibrillator
the immediate temporary care given to an ill or injured person until professional medical care can be provided
First Aid
also known as scrapes, these occur when the skin is scraped across a hard surface and bursting the tiny blood vessels in the outer layer of skin
Abrasion
List the 3 C's of Emergency Care.
check the victim
call 911
care for the victim
Steps taken to prevent the spread of disease through blood and other body fluids when providing first aid or health care
Universal Precautions
the condition of not being alert or aware of your surroundings
Unconsciousness
a whirling, funnel shaped windstorm that causes destruction as it advances along the ground in a narrow path
Tornado
Name the 3 types of burns.
Which one is the worst type of burn?
1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree
3rd is worst
What does PRICE stand for?
Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate