Law and public safety

Question 1

Abrasion

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Avulsion

Answer 2

The sudden separation of land from one property and its attachment to another, especially by flooding or a change in the course of a river.

Question 3

Laceration

Answer 3

A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

Question 4

Amputation

Answer 4

The action of surgically cutting off a limb.

Question 5

Emesis

Answer 5

The action or process of vomiting.

Question 6

Epistaxis

Answer 6

Bleeding from the nose.

Question 7

Puncture

Answer 7

A small hole in something such as the skin, caused by a sharp object.

Question 8

Sprain

Answer 8

The result of a wrench or twist of the ligaments of a joint.

Question 9

Simple Fracture

Answer 9

The bone is broken, but the skin is intact

Question 10

Compound Fracture

Answer 10

A fracture in which there is an open wound or break in the skin near the site of the broken bone.

Question 11

Cardiac arrest

Answer 11

A sudden cessation of function of the heart.

Question 12

Bone Fracture

Answer 12

A complete or partial break in a bone.

Question 13

1st degree burn

Answer 13

Affect only the outer layer of skin.

Question 14

2nd degree burn

Answer 14

Affect the lower layer of skin.

Question 15

3rd degree burn

Answer 15

Affect the innermost layer of the skin

Question 16

Seizure

Answer 16

A sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit.

Question 17

Shock

Answer 17

A sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience.

Question 18

Stroke

Answer 18

Occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced

Question 19

Hemorrhage

Answer 19

An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.

Question 20

Hypovolemia

Answer 20

A decreased volume of circulating blood in the body.

Question 21

Heat stroke

Answer 21

When the body becomes unable to control its temperature

Question 22

Hypothermia

Answer 22

Condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low

Question 23

Hypoglycemia

Answer 23

Deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream.

Question 24

Hyperglycemia

Answer 24

An excess of glucose in the bloodstream

Question 25

Frost bite

Answer 25

Injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues.

Question 26

ABC’s of first aid

Answer 26

Airway, breathing and CPR

Question 27

CPR

Answer 27

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Question 28

Automated External Defibrillator

Answer 28

The machine being used is called a defibrillator, and its use isn’t limited to a hospital setting.

Question 29

Ventricular Fibrillation

Answer 29

A dangerous type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat.

Question 30

Ventricular Tachycardia

Answer 30

A fast, abnormal heart rate

Question 31

Triangular Bandage

Answer 31

A cravat, or triangle bandage, is a basic first aid item.

Question 32

R.I.C.E. Treatment

Answer 32

Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation for pain and swelling

Question 33

Recovery Position

Answer 33

A person is unconscious but is breathing and has no other life-threatening conditions, they should be placed in the recovery position.

Question 34

Hematoma

Answer 34

Generally defined as a collection of blood outside of blood vessels.