emergency conditions Flashcards

1
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Abrasion

A

A type of open wound that caused by the skin rubbing against a rough surface.

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2
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Avulsion

A

the action of pulling or tearing away.

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3
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Laceration

A

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

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4
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Amputation

A

the surgical removal of the body.

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5
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Emesis

A

the action or process of vomiting

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6
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Epistaxis

A

the loss of blood

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7
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Puncture

A

a small hole in a tire resulting in an escape of air.

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8
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Sprain

A

cause pain and swelling but not dislocation.

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9
Q

Simple Fracture

A

the bone is broken, but the skin is intact.

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10
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compound fracture

A

pokes thought the skin.

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11
Q

Cardiac Arrest

A

an electrical malfunction in the heart.

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12
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Bone fracture

A

when your bone is dislocation.

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13
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1st Degree Burn

A

affect only epidermis, or layer of skin.

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14
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2nd Degree Burn

A

involve the epidermis and part of dermis layer of skin.

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15
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3rd Degree Burn

A

full thickness burn.

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16
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Seizure

A

a burst of uncontrolled energy

17
Q

shoke

A

a sudden or violent disturbance or commotion.

18
Q

stroke

A

a disease that affects the arteries leading to within the brain.

19
Q

Hemorrhage

A

an escape of blood

20
Q

Hematoma

A

a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissue.

21
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Hypovolemia

A

a decreased volume of circulating blood in body.

22
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Heat Stoke

A

when the body becomes unable to control its temperature.

23
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Hypothermia

A

a condition of having low body temperature.

24
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Hypoglycemia

A

deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream.

25
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Hyperglycemia

A

an excess of glucose in the blood stream.

26
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Frostbite

A

when body tissues are exposed to extreme cold.

27
Q

ABC’s of First Aid

A

airway, breathing and CPR.

28
Q

CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

29
Q

Automated External Defibrillator

A

helps with cardiac arrest

30
Q

Ventricular Fibrillation

A

a dangerous type of irregular heartbeat.

31
Q

Triangular Bandage

A

If you arm is broken then u will use it to hold your arm.

32
Q

Ventricular Tachycardia

A

makes the heartbeat regularly.

33
Q

R.I.C.E. Treatment

A

Rest, Ice, Compression ,and Elevation

34
Q

Recovery Position

A

keep the airway clear and open.