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- 3. Materials used to cover and protect wounds or injuries.
- 6. bleeding Techniques used to stop or slow down bleeding from a wound.
- 7. Raising an injured body part above the level of the heart to reduce swelling and bleeding.
- 11. Scrapes or grazes where the skin is rubbed away.
- 12. pressure Applying firm pressure directly on a wound to help control bleeding.
- 13. A small, deep wound caused by a sharp object piercing the skin.
- 16. Injuries that break the skin or other body tissues.
- 17. Tubes in the body, such as arteries and veins, that carry blood.
- 18. aid Immediate care given to a person who is injured or suddenly becomes ill.
- 19. The process of prioritizing medical treatment based on the severity of patients' conditions.
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- 1. Deep cuts or tears in the skin or flesh.
- 2. degree Refers to burns that affect both the outer layer and the underlying layer of skin, causing blisters and severe pain.
- 4. An injury where a body part is forcibly detached from its normal point of attachment.
- 5. Clean, straight cuts made by a sharp instrument, often during surgery.
- 6. burns Injuries caused by contact with chemicals that damage the skin or other tissues.
- 8. The removal of a limb or part of a limb, usually through surgery.
- 9. Broken bones.
- 10. Invasions of the body by harmful microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, or fungi, leading to illness.
- 14. wounds Injuries where the skin is not broken, such as bruises.
- 15. points Specific areas on the body where pressure can be applied to control bleeding.
