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Midterm Flashcards

1
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Involves being aware of and following rules that help prevent accidents…

A

Safety conscious

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2
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Most accidents can be _______________

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Prevented

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3
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Keep __________ supplies and __________ out of a young child’s reach

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Cleaning;medicine

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4
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If someone is suffering from electric shock should you touch them?

A

NO!

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5
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In the even of a grease fire, you should…

A

Cover the pan with a lid or smother the fire with salt or baking soda

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6
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In the event of a fire….have a _____________ meeting place

A

Planned

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7
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If you catch on fire, you should: __________, ___________, and ___________!

A

Stop
Drop
Roll

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8
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In the event of a fire, go to the nearest neighbor’s house to _________ ______!

A

Call 911

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9
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On the phone with the operator, stay on the phone until they have all the necessary ______________!

A

Information

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10
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If a person is exposed to excessive heat over a long period of time

A

Heat exhaustion

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11
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A life-threatening emergency that is caused by prolonged exposure to high temperature

A

Heat stroke

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12
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When the body temperature drops below normal

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Hypothermia

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13
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Any kind of sickness or injury requiring immediate care

A

Medical emergency

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14
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Mistakes relating to _________–__________ care can make the difference between life and death for the accident victim.

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First-aid

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15
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The most effective treatment given for _____________, such as soreness, muscle strain, or a sprain, is known as the __________ treatment.

A

Injuries

RICE

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16
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R…
I…
C…
E…

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Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

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17
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The result of a stretched or torn ligament (connective tissue between bones) around a joint.

A

Sprain

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18
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Results when a muscle is pulled to the point of tearing

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Muscle strain

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19
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Caused by a lack of exercise followed by overexercise

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Muscle soreness

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20
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A fracture is…

A

A break, chip or crack in a bone

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21
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A crack or a break that does not pierce through the skin

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Simple fracture

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22
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The broken bone pierces through the skin

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Compound fracture

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23
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(A support) - the injured body part will help to immobilize it, preventing further damage

A

Splint

24
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If an injury occurs and direct pressure and elevation does not help, the next step is to find a ____________ ____________.

A

Pressure point

25
Q

Some of the pressure points include:
The ___________ artery - your arm
The ___________ artery - your leg

A

Brachial artery

Femoral artery

26
Q

A jostling of the brain inside its protective, bony covering

A

Concussion

27
Q

A more serious head injury

A

Contusions

28
Q

Artificial respiration

A

Rescue breathing

29
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After calling 911, you should provide an ______ airway as soon as possible.

A

Open

30
Q

If burned by flames, hot gases, or a hot object

A

Thermal burn

31
Q

Results from an electrical charge passing through the body tissue and bone

A

Electrical burn

32
Q

A corrosive chemical makes contact with the skin and eyes

A

Chemical burn

33
Q

A burn only affecting the epidermis

A

First-degree burn

34
Q

Burns through the epidermis into the dermis

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Second-degree burns

35
Q

Much less painful, but more extensive

A

Third-degree burns

36
Q

A…
B…
C…

A

Airway
Breathing
Circulation

37
Q

The basic unit of the human body

A

Cell

38
Q

Groups of similar cells

A

Tissues

39
Q

Similar tissues grouped together

A

Organs

40
Q

Groups of organs

A

Organ systems

41
Q

Provides support

A

Skeletal system

42
Q

Is responsible for all movement

A

Muscular system

43
Q

Transports nutrients, water, and oxygen to every living cell in your body

A

Circulatory system

44
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Provides your body with the oxygen needed to produce energy

A

Respiratory system

45
Q

Acts as the controller of all of the systems

A

Nervous system

46
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The substances your body needs in order to function properly

A

Nutrients

47
Q

Nutrients have been classified as:

  1. P…
  2. C…
  3. F…
  4. M…
  5. V…
A

Proteins, carbs, fats, minerals, and vitamins

48
Q

The skeletal system is constantly in need of

A

Mineral calcium

49
Q

__________________ can be harmful to your body, especially during your growing years.

A

Caffeine

50
Q

The ________________ system requires protein to build, carbs to give energy, minerals to maintain versatility, and certain vitamins to keep ___________ healthy.

A

Muscular;muscle

51
Q

A fatty deposit

A

Plaque

52
Q

How many bones are in your body?

A

206

53
Q

The ability to maintain a slight contraction which keeps the fleshy part of the muscle firm

A

Muscle tone

54
Q

The porous center of a long bone is filled with a soft, fatty system of vessels

A

Marrow

55
Q

Bones are connected to each other by joints made primarily of

A

Cartilage

56
Q

Have an __________ of safety

A

Attitude

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