mod6 first aid
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 how many common types of wounds? | 5 |
| abrasions | are a superficial scraping of the epidermis |
| avulsion | the skin is torn off and bleeding is profuse |
| incissions | wounds that result from a sharp object |
| lacerations | it tears the body tissue and can be difficult to clean usually uneven and you need to wash wound to reduce risk of infection |
| punctures | they pierce and penetrate the skin and may be deep wounds while appearing insignificant caused by sharp pointed objects |
| spiral bandages | are useful for injuries to the arm or leg |
| caring for burns | cover with sterile dressings if burn is minor, otherwise cover with smooth cloth or sheet ect DO NOT APPLY COLD WATER OR ICE!do not remove clothing that may be stuck on burn |
| what ?s should you ask the burned pt? | does the burned area involve hands,feet,genitals,or face? |
| Partial Thickness burn | Second degree burn is also known as? |
| Vaso vagal syncope | Results of fainting and blood pressure drops quickly is? |
| Increase | During shock what does blood pressure do? |
| Septic | Acute systematic infection or blood poisoning? |
| Heat exhaustion | Hot or cold perfuse sweating clammy skin and weakness? |
| Neurogenic shock | Nerve impulse to blood vessel become impaired due to injury is? |
| Anaphylactic shock | Type of shock caused by bee sting |
| Injective poisoning | Insect sting is what type of poisoning? |
| 92 degrees | Body tempture considered hyperthermic? |
| Contusion | MICE used for? |
| Poisoning. It constricts blood vessels, inverses blood pressure | Epinephrine used for? |
| Abrasion | Superficial scrapping is a? |
| Incision | Sharp straight cut |
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