PE Flashcards

1
Q

happens suddenly & unexpectedly

A

acute injuries

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2
Q
  • develop when the same group of muscles are
    overused for a long period of time
    - it can develop slowly without knowing i
A

Chronic injuries

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3
Q

overusing your body

A

sport injuries

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4
Q

Immediate help provided to a sick or injured person until professional medical help arrives

A

First aid

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5
Q

happens when ligaments are twisted or stretched

A

sprain

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6
Q

ligaments in the ankle bone are twisted or stretched

A

ankle sprain

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7
Q

is caused by bumps or falls

A

Bruise

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8
Q

minor head trauma caused by a blow to the head

A

Concussion

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9
Q

happens when the skin rubs of or tears

A

Cut and abrasion

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10
Q

happens in the elbows and shoulders bcs of a fall

A

Dislocation

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11
Q

PRICE

A

PROTECTION, REST, IMMOBOLIZE. COMPRESS, ELEVATION

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12
Q

rest the injured body part

A

rest

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13
Q

use a splint & bandage to stabilize the injured part

A

Immobilize

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14
Q

use a cold compress to reduce swelling

A

Compress

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15
Q

elevate the injured part above the heart level

A

Elevation

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16
Q

partial or complete loss of consciousness

A

Fainting

17
Q

blood & oxygen supply to the heart is reduced

A

Heart attack

18
Q

Painful involuntary muscle cramps in hot places

A

Heat cramps

19
Q

milder form of heart-related illness after being in hot
places

A

Exhaustion

20
Q

it is a form of hyperthermia

A

heat stroke

21
Q

occurs when a person’s breathing is faster

A

hyperventilation

22
Q

occurs when the outer layer of the skin is broken

A

Open wound

23
Q

occurs when the normal function of the brain is
disrupted by an injury

A

Seizures

24
Q

Aquatic emergencies:

A

Near-drowning & Submerged victim