Terms
The point at which pressure should be applied to slow or stop bleeding
Pressure point
On which artery should you apply pressure to stop bleeding on the upper or lower leg?
Femoral artery
Any substance which causes harm, illness, or even death when eaten, drunk, or otherwise absorbed into the body
Poison
A jostling of the brain inside its protective, bony covering
Concussion
Redness of skin, pain, possible swelling, and blistering due to overexposure to the sun
Sunburn
The freezing of body tissue
Frostbite
On which artery should you apply pressure to stop bleeding on the wrist?
Radial artery
The second layer of skin
Dermis
A bone forced from its normal position
Dislocation
Sudden painful spasm of several muscles in the same area
Muscle cramp
Artificial respiration; involves helping a victim to breathe until he is able to breathe on his own
Rescue breathing
On which artery should you apply pressure to stop bleeding on the head?
Temporal artery
Serum used for treating snakebites
Antivenin
The scraping of the epidermis
Abrasion
RICE
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Occurs when the body temperature drops below normal
Hypothermia
On which artery should you apply pressure to stop bleeding on the forearm?
Brachial artery
The procedure used to expel an object from a choking victim
Heimlech maneuver
Multiple bruises to the brain
Contusions
EMT
Emergency Medical Technician
The decay of body tissue
Gangrene
On which artery should you apply pressure to stop bleeding on the neck?
Carotid artery
Substance that poisons the nerves
Neurotoxic
A break that pierces through the skin
Compound fracture
A-B-C's of first aid
Airway, breathing, circulation