health: exam Flashcards
An agent that includes vomiting
Emetic
Heart beat found on each side of the neck
Carotid pulse
Death of tissue
Gangrene
Failure of the cardiovascular system to keep adequate blood circulating to the vital organs of the body
Shock
Application of sudden pressure on the victims diaphragm so as to expel the substance blocking the airway
Abdominal thrusts
One of the number of points along the main artery supplying blood to an affected limb
Pressure point
The lower part of the sternum that projects downward to the point where the sternum meets the lower ribs
Xiphiod process
A state in which air is unable to reach the lungs
Respiratory failure
Any substance—solid, liquid, gas—that causes injury, illness, or death when introduced into the body
Poison
Artificial respiration
Rescue breathing
True/False: over half of the people bitten by poisonous snakes die
False
True/False: rescue breathing should be continued until the victim is breathing or medical help comes
True
True/False: about half of the poisonings that occur in the U.S. each year involve Meds or household products
True
True/False: in case of a severe burn remove all victims clothing that is stuck to the burn
False
True/False: a person with AB blood can receive any type of blood
True
True/False: in case of respiratory failure oxygen must be restored to the brain within 4 min. To prevent brain damage
True
True/False: if you suspect frost bite you should rub the area to increase circulation
False
True/False: chest compressions should never be practiced on a person whose heart is beating
True
True/False: a person who has never received training in CPR should still attempt CPR to save someone
False
True/False: a fracture is a condition resulting from torn ligaments
False
If a person has his hands on his throat and is unable to breath, cough, or speak you should
Administer abdominal thrusts
The first step in administering rescue breaths,
Tilt the head back
First aid for a snake bite includes
Keeping the bitten area at or below heart level
The type of burn when all skin, nerves, muscles, fat, and bones are destroyed
Third degree
Heat cramps are accompanied with
Heavy sweating
If a person faints you should
Leave them laying down and elevate their legs
A wound that results when the tissue is separated from the victims body
Avulsion
Immersion is cold water or placing ice packs under the neck, groin, or under the arms, what is happening?
Heat stroke
In CPR compressions are used to
Move blood through body
Essay: If you suddenly get something stuck in your throat, what do you do?
If you are around people, you should do the universal sign of choking, so they know to begin the Hiemlech Maneuver. If you are alone you should find a nearby chair or desk and try to lean over and perform abdominal thrust into the chair to remove what is blocking your airway.
