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EAS-Emergency Action Steps; Definition: A 3-step process to respond in emergencies: Check the scene and victim

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Call 911

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Consent Before Providing Care; Definition: You must get permission from a conscious adult before giving care; implied consent applies if the person is unconscious.

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Good Samaritan Law; Definition: Legal protection for people who voluntarily provide emergency care without expecting anything in return.

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Ages in CPR; Definition: Infant (under 1 year)

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Child (1–12 years)

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Life-Threatening Conditions / Calling 911; Definition: Call 911 if someone is unconscious

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not breathing

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5 Steps to Check an Unconscious Victim; Definition: 1. Tap and shout

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  1. Call 911
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CPR - Vital Signs

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Steps

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Rescue Breathing - Vital Signs

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Steps

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Conscious Choking Steps and Care; Definition: Encourage coughing

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give 5 back blows

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Unconscious Choking Steps and Care; Definition: Begin CPR

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look for object before breaths

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Heart Attack - Signs

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Symptoms

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Cardiac Chain of Survival; Definition: 1. Recognize emergency

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  1. Call 911
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Sprain; Definition: Stretch/tear of ligaments; treat with RICE: Rest

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Ice

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Strain; Definition: Stretch/tear of muscles or tendons; treat with RICE.

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Dislocation; Definition: Bone slips out of joint; immobilize and seek medical help.

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Broken Bones; Definition: Fractures or breaks in bones; do not move

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immobilize

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Types of Splints; Definition: Soft

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rigid

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Rules for Splinting; Definition: Only if necessary to move

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splint in position found

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Types of Wounds; Definition: Abrasions

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lacerations

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Control of Bleeding; Definition: Apply direct pressure

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elevate wound

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Types and Treatment of Burns; Definition: First (red)

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Second (blisters)

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Sudden Illnesses - Types and Care; Definition: Seizures

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strokes

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Types of Shock and Care Steps; Definition: Hypovolemic

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cardiogenic

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Heat Emergencies; Definition: Heat cramps

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exhaustion

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Cold Emergencies; Definition: Frostbite
hypothermia; warm gradually
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Poisonings - Types and Care; Definition: Ingested
inhaled
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Allergic Reactions - Care Steps; Definition: Mild to severe (anaphylaxis); use epinephrine auto-injector
call 911
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Arteries
Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
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Veins
Blood vessels that return deoxygenated blood to the heart.
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Capillaries
Tiny blood vessels that carry nutrients, oxygen, and waste.
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External Bleeding
Visible bleeding outside of the body, typically resulting from broken skin.
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Internal Bleeding
Bleeding inside the body or space that may not be immediately visible.
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Care for External Bleeding
Apply direct pressure, elevate injured area, apply a pressure bandage.
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Shock
A life-threatening emergency where the circulatory system fails to deliver oxygenated blood to the body.
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Anaphylactic Shock
Severe allergic reaction causing airway constriction and blood vessel dilation.
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Cardiogenic Shock
Shock caused by heart failure to pump blood effectively.
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Hypovolemic Shock
Shock from major blood or fluid loss reducing circulation.
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Signs/Symptoms of Shock
Pale, cool skin
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Abrasion
Skin scraped by rough surface, removing outer layer.
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Laceration
Deep cut or tear caused by sharp object.
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Avulsion
Tissue torn away from the body.
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Puncture
Piercing wound from pointed object
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Dressings
Sterile pads to absorb blood and protect wounds.
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Bandage
Material to hold dressings in place or support injury.
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Pressure Bandage
Tightly wrapped bandage to control bleeding.
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Chemical Burn
Tissue damage from corrosive substances like acids or alkalis.
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Electrical Burns
Injuries from electric current traveling through the body.
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Radiation Burns
Damage from exposure to radiation (sun, medical treatments).
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Burn Care Steps
Remove source, cool with potable water 10+ min, cover with sterile dressing.
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Bone
Rigid tissue forming the skeleton.
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Muscle
Contractile tissue producing body movement.
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Joint
Place where bones meet, allowing movement.
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Tendon
Connects muscle to bone.
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Ligament
Connects bone to bone, stabilizing joints.
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Strain
Stretch or tear of muscle/tendon.
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Sprain
Stretch or tear of ligament.
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Dislocation
Bone displacement from joint.
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Fracture
Break or crack in a bone.
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Purpose of Immobilizing Injury
Prevent more damage, reduce pain, limit swelling/bleeding.
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Rigid Splint
Hard material (e.g., board) to immobilize limb.
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Soft Splint
Soft object (e.g., pillow) used for support.
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Anatomic Splint
Body part used as splint (e.g., leg to leg).
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Shoulder Separation Splint
Anatomic splint with sling and binder.
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Broken Radius Splint
Rigid splint.
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Sprained Ankle Splint
Soft splint.
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Broken Femur Splint
Rigid splint.
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Check After Splinting
Circulation, sensation, movement beyond injury.
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Head/Neck/Back Injury Care
Don't move unless needed, stabilize head/neck, call 911.
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Sudden Illness Care Guidelines
Don’t give food/drink if unconscious, monitor and comfort, treat life-threatening symptoms.
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Fainting
Temporary unconsciousness from reduced brain blood flow.
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Diabetic Emergency
Blood sugar imbalance causing confusion or collapse.
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Seizure
Abnormal brain activity causing sudden uncontrolled body changes.
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Stroke
Blocked or burst blood vessel causing brain damage.
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Frostbite
Freezing damage to skin/tissue, causing numbness and discoloration.
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Hypothermia
Dangerous drop in body temperature due to cold exposure.
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Heat Cramps
Muscle spasms from fluid/electrolyte loss during heat.
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Heat Exhaustion
Overheating causing heavy sweating and rapid pulse.
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Heat Stroke
Body temp control fails, temperature rises above 104°F.
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Heat Illness Care
Move to cool place, apply wet cloths/cool water, give small sips of water if conscious.
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Cold Illness Care
Move to warmth, remove wet clothes, warm gradually with blankets or bottles.

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