Midterm Flashcards
Involves being aware of and following rules that help prevent accidents…
Safety conscious
Most accidents can be _______________
Prevented
Keep __________ supplies and __________ out of a young child’s reach
Cleaning;medicine
If someone is suffering from electric shock should you touch them?
NO!
In the even of a grease fire, you should…
Cover the pan with a lid or smother the fire with salt or baking soda
In the event of a fire….have a _____________ meeting place
Planned
If you catch on fire, you should: __________, ___________, and ___________!
Stop
Drop
Roll
In the event of a fire, go to the nearest neighbor’s house to _________ ______!
Call 911
On the phone with the operator, stay on the phone until they have all the necessary ______________!
Information
If a person is exposed to excessive heat over a long period of time
Heat exhaustion
A life-threatening emergency that is caused by prolonged exposure to high temperature
Heat stroke
When the body temperature drops below normal
Hypothermia
Any kind of sickness or injury requiring immediate care
Medical emergency
Mistakes relating to _________–__________ care can make the difference between life and death for the accident victim.
First-aid
The most effective treatment given for _____________, such as soreness, muscle strain, or a sprain, is known as the __________ treatment.
Injuries
RICE
R…
I…
C…
E…
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
The result of a stretched or torn ligament (connective tissue between bones) around a joint.
Sprain
Results when a muscle is pulled to the point of tearing
Muscle strain
Caused by a lack of exercise followed by overexercise
Muscle soreness
A fracture is…
A break, chip or crack in a bone
A crack or a break that does not pierce through the skin
Simple fracture
The broken bone pierces through the skin
Compound fracture
(A support) - the injured body part will help to immobilize it, preventing further damage
Splint
If an injury occurs and direct pressure and elevation does not help, the next step is to find a ____________ ____________.
Pressure point
Some of the pressure points include:
The ___________ artery - your arm
The ___________ artery - your leg
Brachial artery
Femoral artery
A jostling of the brain inside its protective, bony covering
Concussion
A more serious head injury
Contusions
Artificial respiration
Rescue breathing
After calling 911, you should provide an ______ airway as soon as possible.
Open
If burned by flames, hot gases, or a hot object
Thermal burn
Results from an electrical charge passing through the body tissue and bone
Electrical burn
A corrosive chemical makes contact with the skin and eyes
Chemical burn
A burn only affecting the epidermis
First-degree burn
Burns through the epidermis into the dermis
Second-degree burns
Much less painful, but more extensive
Third-degree burns
A…
B…
C…
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
The basic unit of the human body
Cell
Groups of similar cells
Tissues
Similar tissues grouped together
Organs
Groups of organs
Organ systems
Provides support
Skeletal system
Is responsible for all movement
Muscular system
Transports nutrients, water, and oxygen to every living cell in your body
Circulatory system
Provides your body with the oxygen needed to produce energy
Respiratory system
Acts as the controller of all of the systems
Nervous system
The substances your body needs in order to function properly
Nutrients
Nutrients have been classified as:
- P…
- C…
- F…
- M…
- V…
Proteins, carbs, fats, minerals, and vitamins
The skeletal system is constantly in need of
Mineral calcium
__________________ can be harmful to your body, especially during your growing years.
Caffeine
The ________________ system requires protein to build, carbs to give energy, minerals to maintain versatility, and certain vitamins to keep ___________ healthy.
Muscular;muscle
A fatty deposit
Plaque
How many bones are in your body?
206
The ability to maintain a slight contraction which keeps the fleshy part of the muscle firm
Muscle tone
The porous center of a long bone is filled with a soft, fatty system of vessels
Marrow
Bones are connected to each other by joints made primarily of
Cartilage
Have an __________ of safety
Attitude
