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List the four components that need to be present for disease transmission to occur

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1.) A pathogen is present 2.) There is sufficient quantity of the pathogen present to cause disease. 3.) the pathogen passes through the correct entry site(EX: eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes or skin pierced or broken by cuts,abrasions, bites and sharp objects) 4.) A persin is susceptible to the pathogen

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what is the indicator of a potential emergency: I was fixing sandwiches talking with my next door neighbor. Mrs. Roberts, who had come by to burrow a book. My 3 year old, jenny, was in her room playing with some puzzles. as Mrs. Roberts got up to leave, i heard a loud thump and a shriek

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I heard a loud thump and a shriek from upstaird

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list five of the common barriers to taking action at the scene of an emergency.

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1.) panic or fear of doing something wrong 2.)being unsure of the persons condition and what to do 3.)assuming someone else will take action 4.)type of injury or illness; fear of catching a diseas 5.)fear of being sued

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how can a lay responder overcome any one of these barriers to act in the last flashcard

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A lay responder can overcome these barriers to action by thinking about these barriers and mentally preparing him-or herself to face these challenges ahead of time.

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a situation requiring immediate action

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c-emergency

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a network of community resources and medical personnel that provides emergency care to a person with an n=injury or sudden illness

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e- EMS system

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immediate care given to a person with an injury or sudden illness until more advanced care can be obtained

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a- First aid

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A physical condition, such as a heart attack, requiring immediate medical attention

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d-Sudden illness

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A layperson (someone who does not have special or advanced medical training or skill) who recognizes an emergency and decides to act

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b- Lay responder

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Reasons for not acting or for hesitating to act in an emergency situation.

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f-barriers to act

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Identify six ways bystanders can help at the scene of an emergemcy

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1.) Calling 2.)meeting and directing the ambulance 3.) keeping the area free of necessary traffic 4.) giving first aid 5.) bystander can go for additional supplies or give comfort to others on the scene 6.) may be able to give you important information about the person or what happened

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list the emergency action steps

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CHECK-CALL-CARE

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2.) list the possible dangers to be aware of at the scene of this emergency

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Downed power lines; traffic, fire, dangerous fumes, freezing rains, broken glass, metal shards, spilled fuels

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3.) Describe the actions you should take if you determine that the scene is unsafe

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Do not approach the person. make sure you are a safe distance away and call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number

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4.) you check the driver and discover that he is unconscious. you tell a bystander to call 9-1-1 or the local emergencey number. List the information that the bystander should have when calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number

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the exact location of the emergency (in this case, mile marker posts or landmarks can be helpful) what happened. the number of people involved. The persons condition. the care being given. Tell him or her to report back to you after making the call and tell you what the EMS call taker said.

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5.) Describe the actions you would take if no one else was available to help

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CALL FIRST, that is, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number before giving care since the driver is unconsious

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Disease transmission from a person to a responder requires four condition to be present. Which of the following is NOT one of these four?

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A.) The person may or may not be infected with a disease b.) The responder must be susceptible to the pathogen c.) there must be enough of the pathogen present to cause infection. d.) The pathogen passes through a correct entry site

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you are providing first aid to a child who has fallen off her bike. An untrained bystander picks up the gauze with blood on it. He is not wearing gloves. His action is an example of exposure through-

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d- indirect contact

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Safety measures you can use to prevent disease transmission include-

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b- using PPE such as disposable gloves

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To obtain a persons consent to give care, you must tell the person-

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a- your level of training

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which would you use to move a person with a suspected head, neck or spinal injury?

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c- Clothes drag

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list three situations in which it may be necessary to move person

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When you are faced with immediate danger. when you have to get to another person who may have a more serious problem. when it is necessary to give proper care.

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List four of the limitations you should consider before attempting to move a person in an emergency.

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Any dangerous conditions at the scene. 1.)The size of the person. 2.)The distance the person must be moved. your physical ability. whether others (bystanders) can help you. 3.)The persons condition. 4.)Any aids or equipment to facilitate moving the persmo at the scene

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List seven guidelines to follow when moving a person in an emergency

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use your legs, not your back, when you bend, Bend at the knees and hips, and avoid twisting your body. maintain a firm grip on the person. Walk forward when possible, taking small steps and watching where you are going. Avoid twisting or bending anyone with a possible head next or spinal injury. Do not move a person who is too large to move comfortably. Use good posture

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Name six common types of emergency moves

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1.) walking assist 2.)two-person seat carry 3.) pack-strap carry 4.) clothes drag 5,) Blanket drag 6.) Ankle drag

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Vital organs

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Organs whose functions are essential to life, including the brain, heart and lungs

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Tissues

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a Collection of similar cells that perform a specific

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Physiology

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How living organisms function

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Cell

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the basic unit of living tissue

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Body system

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a group of organs and other structures that works together to carry out specific functions

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Anatomy

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the study of body structure

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Organ

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A collection of similar tissues acting together to perform a specific body function

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which structure is not located in or part of the thoracic cavity?

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The liver

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The two body systems that work together to provide oxygen to the body cells are--

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Respiratory and circulatory

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One of the main functions of the integumentary system is to-

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Prevent infection

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The function of the digestive system is to-

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Break down food into a form the body can use for energy

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Which structure in the airway prevents food and liquid from entering the lungs?

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The epiglottis

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If a persons use of language suddenly becomes impaired, which body system might be injured?

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The nervous system

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Which two body systems will react initially to alert a person to a severe cut?

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Circulatory, nervoous

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Any person who has experienced a non-fatal drowning

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care first

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A witnessed sudden collapse of a child or infant

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call first

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An unconscious adult person age 12 or older

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call first

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An unwitnessed collapse of an unconscious person younger than 12 years old

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care first

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An unconscious child or infant known to be at a high risk for heart problems

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call first

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List four life threatening conditions

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unconsciousness; trouble breathing or breathing that is not normal; absence of breathing; sever bleeding

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Serveral people are clustered in themiddle of the street. A car is stopped in the right lane. As you approach the group, you can see a mangled bicycle lying on the pavement. You see your neighbor sitting next to it. No one seems to be doing anything. You approach your neighbor and kneel next to him,

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answer the following questions 1 and 2.

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1.) What type of dangers could be present at the scene? What could you do to make the scene safer?

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Theres a stopped car in the road and a mangled bicycle that could cause another accident. There are also dangers from being in the middle of the street. you can use bystanders to direct traffic

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2.) You determine that your neighbor has no life-threatening emergencies. What should you do next?

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if the person is conscious and has no lifethreatening conditions, you can begin to check for other conditiond that may need care, checking a conscious person with mo immediate life-threatening conditiond invovles two basic steps: interveiw the oerson and bystanders an check the person from head to toe

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You walk into your boss's office for a meeting . you see a cup of coffee spilled on the desk on the desk. you find him lying on the floor.

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4.)open the airway 1.)check the scene 5.)check for breathing and serve bleeding 2.)check for consciousness 3.)call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number

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What is the purpose of your initial check of the person?

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To determine whether any life-threatening conditioned are present

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once you determine the person has no life-threatening conditions, you should-

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check for other injuries or conditioned that could become life threatening if not cared for

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before beginning a check for life-threatening conditions, you should first-

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check the scene

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After checking for consciousness, you determine that the person is unconscious. What should you do next?

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Have a bystander call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number

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Checking an injured or ill adult

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1.) Check for responsiveness 2.) Call 9-1-1 3.)open the airway 4.) check for breathing 5.) Quickly scan for severe bleeding

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checking an injured or ill child

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1.) check for responsiveness 2.) call 9-1-1 3.) open the airway 4.) check for breathing 5.) give 2 rescue breaths

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A fatty substance that contributes to the risk for heart disease

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Cholesterol

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temporary chest pain cause by a lack of oxygen to the heart

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Angina pectoris

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Blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood

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Coronary arteries

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A conbination of chest compressions and rescue breaths

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CPR

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Condition that results when the heart stops beating or beats too irregularly or weakly to circulate blood

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Cardiac arrest

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A sudden illness involving the death of heart muscle tissue caused when it does not receive oxygen-rich

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Heart attack

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Identify the signals of cardiac arrest

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The perso will be unconscious and not breathing. The persons skin may be pale, ashen or bluish, particularly around the face, The skin may also be moist from perpiration

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List the situations in which a lay responder may stop CPR

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You notice the obvious sign of life, such as breathing. an AED becomes available and is ready to use. Another trained rescuer or EMS personnel arrive and take over. You are too exhausted to continue. The scene becomes unsafe

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Describe the conditions that mist often cause cardiac arrest in childern and infants

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airway and breathing problems ( such as airway obstruction, smoke inhalation, asthma attack, and severe epiglottities) and trauma (such as an automobile crash or hard blow to the chest, drowning, electrocution, posioning, firearm injuries and falls)

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what is the most common signal of a heart attack?

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persistent chest pain, discomfort or opessure

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What best describes the chest pain associated with heart attack?

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an uncomfortable pressure, and persistent pain that may spread to the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, stomach or spine

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What may happen as a result of a heart attack?

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the heart functions inadequately, the heart may stop, some heart muscle tissue may dies from lack of oxygen

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which should you do first to care effectively for a person having a heart attack?

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call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number

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how can you know if a persons heart is beating?

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The person is breathing, the person shows another sign of life, the person is conscious

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When is cpr needed for an adult?

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When the person is unconscious and is not breathing

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what is the purpose of CPR

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to supply the vital orgams with blood containing oxygen

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CPR artificially takes over the functions of which two body systems?

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Respiratory and circulatory systems

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CPR - Adult

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1.) Give 30 compression ( push hard, fast and in the center at 2 inches deep and at least 100 compression per minute 2.) Give 2 rescue breaths (tilt the head back and life the chin up, blow in for 1 second to make the chest to rise), 3.) Dont stop

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CPR- child

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1.)30 compression( push hard, 2 inches deep, and at least 100 compression per minute).

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CPR- infant

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1.) Give 30 compression ( push hard 1 1/2 inches deep, at least 100 compressions)

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Assisting with an asthma inhaler

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1.) Help person sit up 2.) Check prescription( check the expiration date to make sure it isnt expired) 3.) shake the inhaler 4.)remove the mouth piece cover 5.) instruct person to breathe out 6.) Administer medication ( tell the person to try to hold his or her breath fo a count of 10 when using extension tube/spacer have the person take 5 or 6 deep breaths through the tube without holding his or her breath) 7.) Record time of Administration (the medication may be repeated once after 1 to 2 minutes 8.) have person rinse mouth 9.) Care for shock (CALL 9-1-1)

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Conscious choking - adult/Child

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1.)Give 5 back blows (bend the person forward at the waist and give 5 back blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of one hand. 2.) Give 5 abdominal Thrusts ( place a fist with the thumb side against the middle of the persons abdomen, just above the navel, cover your fist with the other hand and give 5 quick, upward abdominal thrusts) 3.) continue care ( 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts)

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Conscious choking- Infant

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1.) give 5 back blows ( give firm back blows with the heel of one hand between the infants shoulder blades) 2.) Give 5 chest thrust ( place two fingers in the center of the infants chest just belowe the nipple line and compress the breastbone about 1 1/2 inches. 3.) Continue care

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unconscious choking- adult/child/infant

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1.) gibe rescue breaths 2.)give 30 compressions 3.) look for and remove object if seen 4.) Give 2 rescue breaths

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Controling external bleeding

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1.) Cover the wound 2.) apply direct pressure 3.) cover dressing with bandage 4.) apply more pressure and call 9-1-1

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Shock is condition resulting only from severe blood loss

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false: shock can result from serve blood loss, as well as the loss of other body fluids; failure of the hesrt to pump enough oxygenated blood(ex resulting from disease, poisoning, repiratory distress)

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list the signals of shock

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Apprehension, anxiety, restlessness, altered level of consciousness. nausea or vomiting, pale, moist skin, rapid breathing, excessive thirst

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List two of the conditiond that frequently result in shock in childern

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severe vomiting or diarrhea

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which of the following can cause shock?

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bleeding, bee sting, heart attack

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When shock occurs, the body prioritizes its need for blood. where does it send blood first?

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the brain, heart and lungs

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Which of the following are included in the care for shock?

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controlling external bleeding when present, having the person lie down, helping the person maintain a normal body temerature

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which body systems are affected by shock?

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All body systems

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any burn that is potentially life threatening, disabling

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critical burn

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a burn that destorys skin and underlying tissues

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Full thickening burn

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the layers of the skin, adipose and muscles

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soft tissue

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wrappings that hold dressings in place

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Bandages

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Injurry resulting in tissue damage beneath the skins surface, while the skin remains intact

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Closed wound

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Injury resulting in a break in the skins surface

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Open wound

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Torn earlobe

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Avulsion

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black eye

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Contusion

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scraped knee

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Abraision

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Gunshot wound

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Puncture

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cover with dressing and pressure bandage

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a major open wound

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wash the wound throughly with soap and water

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A minor open wound

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Wrap the part and place it i a plastic bag, and then in an ice and water slurry

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A severed body part

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use bulky dressing to stabilize

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A major open wound with an embedded object

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list five signals of infection

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The area the wound becomes swollen and red; the areamay feel warm or throb with pain; there may be a pus discharge; more serious infections may cause a person to develop a fever and feel ill; red streaks may develop that progress from the wound in the direction of the heart

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list two of the purpose of bandaging

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Bandages are used to hold dressings in place, to apply pressure to control bleeding, to protect a wound from dirt and infection and to provide support to an injured limb or body part.

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list and briefly describe 6 types of open wounds

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1.) Abrasion- skin that is rubbed or scraped away 2.)Laceration- cut with jagged or smooth edges 3.) Avulsion- A portion of the skin and sometimes other soft tissues is partially or completely torn away 4.) Amputation- a body part is severed 5.) puncture/penetration-skin is pierced with a pointed object, sometimes results in am embedded objected 6.) crushing injury-a body part, usually an extermity, is subjected to high degree of presure

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list four sources of burns

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1.) heat(thermal) 2.)electricity 3.)chemicals 4.) radiation

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superfical burn

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Involves only the top layer of the skin ( first degree). Skin is red and dry, and the burn is usually painful. The area may swell. Usually heals within a week without permanent scarring

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partial-thickness burn

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Involves the top layers of the skin ( secound degree). May look red and have blisters. Blisters may open and weep clear fluid. Burned skin may look mottled. Burns are painful and often swell. Usually heals in 3 or 4 weeks. may scar

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Full-thickness burn

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May destroy all layers of the skin and some or all of underlying structures ( thrid degree). Skin may look brown or black. Tissues underneath may appear white. Burns can be extremely painful or painless if the burn destroyred nerve endings. healing may require medical assitance. scarring is likely

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to prevent infection of a minor open wound, you should

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Wash the area with soap and water

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a signal of an infected open wound is-

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Read streaks from the wound in the direction of the heart, swelling and redness around the wound

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what should you do to care for an infected wound?

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keep the area clean, apply warm, wet compresses and an antibiotic ointment, change coverings daily

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what statement applies to all open wounds

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They are at risk for infection

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which should you do in caring for major open wound?

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apply direct pressure with a dressing to control bleeding

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Whoch shoould you do when caring for an injury in which the body part has been completely severed?

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seek medical assistance and make sure the part is transported with the person

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A 6- year-old girl falls on a sharp object. The object is sticking out of her leg. what should you do?

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Stabilize the object in the position in which you find it

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which is the step you should take to control externel bleeding (minor)/

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Apply direct pressure

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which could swelling and discoloration indicate?

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A closed wound, Damage to underlying structures, Internel bleeding

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what would you do when caring for a minor closed wound?

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b-Apply cold for 20 minutes using a barrier between the skin and cold pack

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what is the first step you should take when caring for an electrical burn?

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b- make sure the scene is afe ( the power source is turned off)

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Which burns require professional medical attention?

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d-Burns that cover more than one body part, burns that cause the person to have trouble breathing, burns resultig from electricity, explosions or chemicals

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Device used to keep body parts from moving

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h-

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Displacement of a bone from its normal position at a joint

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b-

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Tissues that contracts and relaxes to create movement

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f-

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Broken bone

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c-

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Dense, hard tissue that forms into skeleton

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a-

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Injury that stretches and tears ligaments and other soft tissues at joints

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i-

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Fibrous band attaching muscle to bone

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k-

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Structure formed where two or more bones meet

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d

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Injury that stretches and tears muscles and tendons

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j

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Muscles that attach to bones

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g

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Fibrous bands holding bones together at joints

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e

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list the reasons to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number for a musculeskeletal injury?

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There is obvious deformity there is moderate or servee swelling and discoloration bones sound or feel like they are rubbing together a snap or pop was heard or felt at the time of the injury There is a fracture with an open wound at bone piercing through

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List four principles of splinting?

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1.) Splint only if you have to move the injured person and you can do so without causing more pain and discomfort to the person 2.) splint an injury in the position in which you find it, do not move, straighten or bend angulated bones or joints 3.) Splint the injured area and the joints or bones above and below the injury site. 4.) Check for proper circulation 9 feeling, warmth, and color) before and after the splinting

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Which should you do when caring for an injured joint

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Apply cold to the injured area

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signals of a serious musculoskeletal injury include-

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b-Deformity or bone fragments protuding from a wound

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you find a person lying quietly on the ground. Her right leg is twisted at an unusual angle and you can see protuding bones and blood. The scene is safe. which do you do first?

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b- Check for life threatening conditions

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Why should you immoblize a musculosketal injury?

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a-To prevent further injury to soft tissues

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Which step would you take before and after splinting an injury?

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b-Check for feeling, warmth and color.

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Applying a sling and binder

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1.) Get constents 2.)Support injured part(support below and above the site of the injury) 3.)Check circulation( check for feeling, warmth, and color beyond the injury) 4.)Position sling (place a triangulr bandage under the injured arm and over the uninjured shoulder to form a sling) 5.)secure the sling(Tie the ends of the sling at the side of the neck) 6.)Bind with bandage (Bind the injured body part to the chest with a folded triangular bandage) 7.)Recheck circulation( checl for feeling and warmth)

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Applying a Rigid splint

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1.) Get constent 2.)Support injured part ( support both above and below the site of the injury 3.)Check circulation( check for feeling, and color) 4.)place splint(place an appropriately sized rigid splint (padded board) under the injured part 5.)secure bandages (tie several folded triangular bandages above and below the injured body part 6.) Recheck circulation (recheck for feeling, warmth and color

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Applying an Anatomic splint

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1.) Get consent 2.) Support injured part 3.)check circulation 4.)position bandages ( place serveral folded triangular bandages above the below the injured body parts) 5.)Align body parts(place the uninjured body part) 6.)Tie Bandages security 7.) Recheck circulation

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Applying a soft splint

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1.) get consent 2.)Support injured part 3.) check circulation 4.)position bandages(place serveral folded triangular above and below the injured area) 5.)wrap with a soft object (folded blanket or pillow) 6.)Tie bandages security 7.)Recheck circulation

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The 33 bones of the spine

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d-

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A technique used to achieve spinal motion restriction by manually supporting the persons head and neck in the position found without the use of any questions

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b-

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A tenporary loss of brain function caused by a blow to the head

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a-

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Series of vertebrate extending from the base of skull to the tip of the tailbone

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c-

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List five situations that might indicate the possiblity of serious head, neck or spinal injury

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1.) A person is unconscious- was involved in a motor vehicle crash or subjected to another significant force 2.) was injured as a result of a fall from greater than the persons standing height- is wearing a helmet that is broken 3.)complains of neck or back paind- has tinglingor weakness in the extremites 5.)is not fully alert-appears to be intoxicated

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List six signals of head, neck or spinal injuries

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changes in the level of consciousness- severe pain or pressure in the head, neck or spine; tingling or loss of sensation in the extremites; partial or complete loss of movement of any part; unusual bumps or depressions on the head or neck; sudden loss of memory; blood or other fluids in the ears or nose; profuse external bleeding of the head, neck or back; seizures in a person who does not have a seizure disorder; impaired breathing or impaired vision as a result of injury; nausea or vomiting; persistent headache; loss of balance; bruising of the head, especially around the eyes or behind the ears

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List the steps of care for an eye injury in which the eyeball has been penetrated

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Place the person in a face-up position and enlist someone to help stabilize the persons head. Do not attempt to remove any object embedded in the eye. Stabilize the object by encircling the ye with a gauze dressing or soft sterile cloth

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Which are among the most common causes of serious head,neck and spinal injury?

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d- Motor vehicle accidents, sports-related injuries, Falls

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Serious injuries to the head, neck or spine can damage-

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d-SOft tissues, Nerve tissues, bones

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Which of the following situations would cause you to suspect a serious head, neck, or spinal injury?

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c- A high school football player is holding his neck after making tackle head first

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Which should you do when caring for a person with a suspected head, neck or spinal injury?

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c-Provide manual stabilization while checking for life-threatening conditions, and maintain an open airway

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At the scene of a car crash, a person has blood seeping from his ears, which should you do?

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a- Losely cover the ears with a sterile dressing

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Which is your primary concern when caring for an injury to the mouth or neck?

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b-airway obstruction

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Which is a signal of an injured ear?

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d-hearing loss, inner ear pain, loss of balance

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As you begin to apply direct pressure to control bleeding for a scalp injury, you notice a depression of the skull in the area of the bleeding. What should you do next?

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Do not put direct pressire on the wound; attempt to control bleeding with pressure on the area around the wound; secure the dressings with a rolloer bandage or triangular bandage; call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number

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A hormone produced by the pancreas to help glucose move into cells

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f-Inslin

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Temporary loss of consciousness; usually related to temporary insufficient blood flow to the brain?

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c-Fainting

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A disruption of blood flow to a part of the brain that may cause permanent damage to brain tissue

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h-stroke

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Seizures that affect most of all of the brain; types include petit mal and grand mal seizures

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g-Generilized tonic clonic seizure

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A condition in which too little sugar is in the bloodstream

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e-hyporglycemia

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A condition in which too much sugar is in the bloodstream

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d-hyperglycemia

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A brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures

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b-Epilepsy

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A conditions that produces stroke-like symotoms but causes no permanent damage; may be a precursor to stroke

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i-TIA

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A situation in which a person becomes ill because of an imbalance of insulin and sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream

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a-Diabetic emergency

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List six general signals of a sudden illness

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A person with a sudden illness may have any of these signals: changes in level of consciousness, such as feeling lighheaded, dizzy, drowsy, or confused, or becoming unconscious; breathing problems; signals of possible heart attack, including persistent chest pain, discomfort or pressure lasting more than a few minutes that goes away and comes back or that spreads to the shoulder, arm, neck or back; dignals of a stroke, including sudden weakness on one side of the face ; sudden weakness, often on one side of the body; sudden slurred speech or troubble forming words; or a suddenm severe headache; loss of vision or blurred vidion; signals of shock, including rapid breathing, changes in skin appearance and cool, pale, grayish skin, sweating; persistent abdomina pain or oressure; nasuea or vomiting ; diarrhea; seizires

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List four general guidelines of care that should be appied for any sudden illness

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Do not further harm; monitor the oersons level of concsioucness and the breathing; help the person rest in the most comfortabe position; keep the person from getting chilled or overheated;comfort and reassure the person, but do not provide false hope; give any specific care as needed

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Describe how to care for a seizure once the seizure is over.

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After the seizure passes, position the person on his or her side in a modified H.A.N.E.S position so that fluids(saliva, blood, vomit) can drain from the mouth. check to see if the person was injured during the seizure. Offer comfort and reassurance, especially if the seizure occurred in a public, as the person may feel embarrassed and self-conscious. if this is the case, keep bystanders well back to provide maximum privacy and stay with the person untl he or she is fully conscious and ware of the surroundings

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If you were caring for someone who looked pale, was unconscious and was breathing irregularly, what should you do?

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a- Call 9-1-1

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A friend who has diabetes is drownsy and seems confused. he is not sure if he took his insulin today. what should you do?

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c-Have him eat or drink something with sugar in it

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your father has diabetes. he also suffered a stroke a year ago. you find him lying on the floor, unconscious. what should you do after calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number?

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c-Check for breathing, signs of life and serve bleeding

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In caring for the person having a seizure, you should-

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a- Move any objects that might cause injury

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to reduce the risk of aspiration for blood or other fluids in a person who has a seizure-

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b-Position the person on his or her side after the seizure ends

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Controlling high blood pressure reduces your risk for-

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a-heart disease, stroke and TIA

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At the office, your boss complains that she has had a severe headache for serveral hours. her speech suddenly becomes slurred. she loses her balance and falls to the floor. what should you do?

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c- Call 9-1-1

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Ehoch of the following is included in the care you give for fainting

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a-If possible, help to lower the person to the floor or other flat surface

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