Burns
Name of Least Severe Burn
Superficial or First Degree
What is it called when your body tissues freeze?
Frostbite
What do you call a break in a bone?
fracture
What is the proper name for a heart attack?
Myocardial Infarction
What bandage is used for a sucking chest wound?
Occlusive dressing
What 5 things can causes a burn?
Fire, heat, chemical agents, radiation, electricity
Condition in which the body temperature is less than 95 degrees?
Hypothermia
What is the most common site for sprains?
Ankles and wrists
What happens when your body has too much glucose?
Hyperglycemia
What is caused when a heavy object strikes the chest?
Crushing chest wound
What is the Rule Of Nines value of the face?
4.5%
What is the first level to heat exposure?
Heat Cramps
What bone is a traction splint most used for?
Femur
What does FAST mean?
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
What frequently occurs in people with wounds to the eyes, ears, chest, abdomen, and other vital organs
shock
If someone is burned on there face what do they risk harming?
Their trachea and lungs. (Respiratory Tract)
Common sites for frostbite
Nose, fingers, toes, cheeks, and ears
What is the most important thing to do when there is a suspected spine/neck injury?
Stabilize the spine... DO NOT MOVE THE PATIENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What does MONA mean?
Morphine
Oxygen
Nitroglycerin
Aspirin
What is the name of the clear fluid that can drain from your nose and ears when you have a head injury?
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
How much of the body should be burned before seeking immediate medical attention?
15% of an adult body and 10% of a child's body.
What happens when you rub frostbite?
Gangrene
What is the grating sensation when 2 bones rub together?
Crepitation
What kind of seizures occur when your body temperature is to high?
Febrile Seizures
Why should you cover both eyes when you have an eye injury?
to prevent involuntary movement