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Block II
First Aid
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01/26/2015

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Term
Three objectives of First Aid
Definition
Prevent infection, injury, or loss of life.
Term
How many categories of First Aid are there?
Definition
8 categories
Term
Four methods of controlling bleeding.
Definition
direct pressure, pressure points, elevation, tourniquet (last resort)
Term
How many pressure points are on each side?
Definition
11 on each side of the body
Term
Where are the pressure points located?
Definition
temple
jaw
neck
collarbone
inner upper arm (armpit)
inner elbow
wrist
inner upper thighs
groin
knees
ankles
Term
What is first degree burn?
Definition
burn that produces redness, mild pain, and warmth on skin
Term
What is second degree burn?
Definition
burn that is red and blistered, causing severe pain
Term
What is third degree burn?
Definition
burn that has destroyed skin, tissues, and nerves. pain may be absent due to nerves being damaged.
Term
Types of fractures
Definition
Closed/Simple
Open/Compound
Term
What is closed/simple?
Definition
broken bone that does not protrude through skin
Term
What is open/compound?
Definition
broken bone that protrudes through skin
Term
What is electric shock?
Definition
when a person comes in contact with an electrical source
Term
Indications of obstructed airways
Definition
choking, grasping or pointing of throat, exaggerated breathing, skin turns a bluish color.
Term
What is heat exhaustion?
Definition
Skin is cool, moist, and clammy. pupils are dilated and person is sweating profusely.
Term
What is heat stroke?
Definition
person is unable to sweat, uneven pupil dilation, and has weak rapid pulse
Term
Hypothermia
Definition
cooling of the body. person is exposed to rapidly falling temperatures,snow, and/or ice. may appear pale or unconscious, maybe dead. breathing is shallow and slow, faint pulse
Term
Superficial Frostbite
Definition
ice crystals form above the skin after exposure to temp. of 32 degrees or lower
Term
Deep Frostbite
Definition
ice crystals inside tissues after exposure to temp. of 32 degrees or lower
Term
Septic Shock
Definition
results from bacteria multiplying in the blood, releasing toxins
Term
Anaphylactic Shock
Definition
results from severe allergic reactions
Term
Neurogenic Shock
Definition
results from severe damage of nerves such as a spinal cord injury
Term
Hypovolemic Shock
Definition
results from a major loss in blood
Term
Cardiogenic Shock
Definition
occurs when heart is damaged and is unable to keep blood flowing in body. ex: heart attack
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