First Aid 5/4 Flashcards
Quad-base
Refers to a cane that has four “feet”
Ambulate
To walk, not be confined to bed
Flexibility
Easily bent, compliant, yielding to persuasion
Mobility
Quality of being mobile; easy to move
Electrical
Charged with electricity; in by electricity
Incision
Cut
Shock
Condition in which the pulse becomes rapid and weak, the blood pressure drops, and the patient is pale and clammy
Range of motion (ROM)
Refers to the degree of movement of the body’s joints and extremities
Stabilize
To make steady; firmly fixed; constant
Wheelchair
A chair fitted with wheels by which a person can propel oneself
Chemical
A simple or compound substance used in chemical processes
Immobilize
To keep out of action or circulation; stationary
Puncture
A hole made by something pointed
Superficial
On the surface
Body mechanics
The use of appropriate body positioning when moving and lifting objects to avoid injury
Avulsion
An injury In which a body structure is forcibly detached
Rabies
An acute viral disease of the nervous system; usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal
Axilla
The underarm area, armpit
Crutches
Staffs with a cross-piece at the top to place under the arms of a lame person
Gait
Manner of walking
Anaphylactic
A severe and rapid multi system allergic reaction
Friction
Resistance of one surface to the motion of another surface rubbing over it
Molten
Melted
Angle
The inclination of two straight halves that meet in a point
Sling
A hanging support for an injured arm
Support
To hold up; to bear part of the weight of
Abrasion
An injury caused by rubbing or scraping off the skin
Foreign body
Anything that is not normally found in the location; usually refers to dirt, splinters, etc
Laceration
A cut or tear
Splinter
A thin sharp piece of wood
Cravat
Triangular bandage folded lengthwise; may be used to control bleeding or to tie splints in place
Walker
Type of mobility device useful for patients who cannot safely use crutches or a cane
Thermal
Characterized by heat; heat activated
