Chapter 19: Safety and Emergency Situations Flashcards
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
An emergency procedure involving chest compressions and, often, artificial ventilation to circulate blood and preserve brain function in an individual in cardiac arrest.
Automated External Defibrillator
A portable electronic device that can identify and electrically correct heart arrythmias, ventricular fibrillation, and tachycardia.
Cardiac Arrest
An electrical malfunction of the heart that causes irregular heartbeat.
Good Samaritan Law
Legal protections offered in much of the U.S. and Canada that protect an individual who offers assistance, CPR, or first aid to someone else in an emergency situation before trained help arrives.
Acute Injury
Describes a type of injury or an illness that is of rapid onset and progression.
Chronic Injury
Refers to an injury, illness, or disease that develops slowly and is persistent and long-lasting.
First Aid
The first and immediate aid given to someone with a minor or serious injury, illness, or condition.
First Aid Kit
A compact box that is pre-stocked with supplies for triage and general medical interventions.
Emergency Exit Plan
A visual plan of how and where to exit a space in the event of an emergency.
R in R.I.C.E.
Rest
I in R.I.C.E.
Ice
C in R.I.C.E.
Compression
E in R.I.C.E.
Elevation
Shock
An acute medical condition brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow through the body.
Insulin Shock
A medical condition caused by too much insulin in the body that results in stark drops in blood glucose.
