Ch.17 First Aid Key Terms

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  1. 3. cramps- muscle pain and spasm resulting from exposure to heat and inadequate fluid and salt intake
  2. 7. condition in which body temperature is below normal, usually below 95 F (35 C) and often in the range of 78-95 F (26-35 C)
  3. 8. of the tissue by way of excessive force
  4. 9. a wound that occurs when tissue is separated from the body
  5. 13. the cutting off or separation of a body part from the body
  6. 15. aid- immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness to minimize the effect of the injury or illness
  7. 16. coma-an unconscious condition caused by an increased level of glucose (sugar) and kentones in the bloodstream of a person with diabetes mellitus
  8. 17. injury to a joint accompanied by stretching or tearing of the ligaments
  9. 18. stroke- medical emergency caused by prolonged exposure to heat, resulting in high body temperature and failure of sweat glands
  10. 19. a cut or injury by a sharp object, such as knife, scissors, or razor blade
  11. 20. injury to the soft tissues
  12. 23. placed over a wound or injured part
  13. 25. a cerebrovascular accident caused by the prescence of a
  14. 28. accident-stroke/apoplexy;an interrupted supply of blood to the brain,caused by formation of a clot, blockage of an artery, or rupture of a blood vessel
  15. 29. materials used to hold dressings in place, secure splints, and support body parts
  16. 31. displacement of a bone at a joint
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  1. 1. a method of priortizing treatment
  2. 2. resuscitation- procedure or provingoxygen and chest compressions to a victim whose heart has stopped beating
  3. 4. exhaustion- condition resulting from exposure to heat and excessive loss of fluid through sweating
  4. 5. or excessive perspiration or sweating
  5. 6. shock- conditions that occurs in individuals with diabetes when there is an excess amount of insulin and a low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood
  6. 10. caused by rubbing or scrapping the skin
  7. 11. attack-also called coronary thrombosis
  8. 12. condition that occurs when contact is made with any chemical substance that causes injury, illness or death
  9. 14. invasion by organisms; contamination by disease-producing organisms, or pathogens
  10. 15. partial or complete loss of consciousness caused by temporary reduction in the supply of blood to the brain
  11. 21. caused by a sharp object, such as a pin,nail, or pointed instrument
  12. 22. actual freezing of tissue fluid resulting in damage to the skin and underlying tissues
  13. 24. excessive loss of blood; bleeding
  14. 26. a seizure; a violent, involuntary contraction of muscles
  15. 27. injury to body tissue caused by heat, caustics, radiation, and/or electricity
  16. 30. clinical condition characterized by various symptoms and resulting in an inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to body organs, especially the brain and heart