First Aid | Accidental Injuries | Types of Burns | Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains & Strains | Head Injuries |
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What is raise blood glucose levels
intended use for glucose tablets/glucagon kit
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What is a credit card or other flat, hard, sharp object
object used to scrap the skin to remove a honeybee stinger
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What is the Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS
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What is strain
injury characterized by overexertion of a muscle(s)
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What is controlling external bleeding to prevent rapid blood loss and shock
hemorrhaging injury treatment
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What is PPE
gloves, mask, gown, hair cap, booties
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What is a black widow
serious threat to health with a bite from arachnid with hourglass mark on its abdomen
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What is classification of burn severity
depth and extent of burn area, source, age of patient, body regions burned, patient's health and condition
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What is a complete fracture
fracture extends across the bone, snapping it into two pieces
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What is a tourniquet
tight application of a device over a main pressure point above the would to stop bleeding
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What is goggles and mask or face shield and possible head cover for protection
reducing the chance of blood or other body secretion/excretion being splattered, coughed or sprayed into the mucus membranes of the eyes, nose or mouth
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What is HIV and Hepatitis B
human bite wound raises concerns for transmission of two communicable diseases
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What is an electrical burn
extensive tissue damage can occur from heat followed by chemical changes to nerves, muscles, and heart tissues
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What is
injury characterized by the partial tearing of a ligament that supports a joint
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What is concussion
jarring injury to the brain causing loss of consciousness, temporary loss of vision, pallor, memory loss, or vomiting
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What is Pocket mask or mouth shield or barrier
needed for CPR or rescue breathing
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What is anaphylaxis
a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction with sxs of hives, swelling of throat, dizziness, SOB, stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhea
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What is the treatment for a chemical burn
take care not to come in contact with agents, brush of excess dry agents, and remove clothing with any contamination
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What is a splint
purpose is to keep an injured body part in place and protect it as it heals
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What is concussion
most common type of head injury
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What is the first step taken with a patient medical emergency
assessing the situation and surroundings to determine whether it is safe for you to assist
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What is an animal bite(s)
MUST be reported to the police, animal control officer and the local health dept.
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What is a thermal burn, call the EMS immediately
cause and treatment for a larger than 3 inch area in diameter on the face, hands or feet
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What is a greenstick fracture
bone cracked on one side and bent on the other, common fracture in children
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What is monitoring the patient's CABs, using first aid and/or CPR
treatment for injury with sxs of seizures, leakage of clear or blood fluids from the ears or nose, and/or respiratory arrest
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