Accident And Injury Flashcards
Is accident a physical factor that happens unexpectedly or expectedly
Unexpectedly
Treatment for broken bones
Cast
Minor burns treatment
Regular changes of dressings
Cuts
Dressings and sometimes stitches
Sprains
RICE- rest, ice, compressions, elevation
Physical negative effects of someone suffering from a chronic illness
Loss of mobility, loss of sight, serious scarring
Emotional negative effects of someone suffering from a chronic illness
Depression, poor self concept, stress
Negative intellectual effects of an chronic illness from a serious injury
Brain damage, concentration and memory problems, missed education
Negative social effects of a chronic illness from serious injury
Loss of independence, social isolation, inability to work