Health Chapter 5-6 Flashcards
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severe bleeding
hemorrhage
violent, involuntary muscle contraction
convulsion
occurs if a person’s blood pressure drops too low
shock
occurs when a bone is forced out of its normal position at a joint
dislocation
CPR stands for _____
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
medical treatment used if a person stops breathing or if they have no pulse
CPR
combines artificial respiration with chest compressions
CPR
stopping of the heart
cardiac arrest
most common cause of cardiac arrest
heart attack
immediate medical attention given to a victim of an injury or sudden illness
first aid
viral disease transmitted through the saliva of diseased animals
rabies
treats eye diseases and disorders
ophthalmologist
when checking an unconscious victim for life-threatening conditions, you should check for _____, _____, and _____
blocked airway, no breathing, and severe bleeding
which burns require emergency medical attention?
third-degree burns
loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing, and head or spinal injuries are _______
medical emergencies
true or false: first/second degree burns, dislocations, strains and sprains are medical non-emergency conditions
true
means “blood”
hema- , hemo-
a temporary loss of consciousness usually caused by too little blood flowing to the brain
fainting
true or false: if someone has a nosebleed, they should sit down and tilt their head forward slightly and pinch the soft part of their nose for 10 minutes, and place cold, wet compresses on the bridge of their nose
true
treatment for sprains or strains
Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate (RICE)
treatment for frostbite
remove wet/tight clothing; place area in WARM water; loosely apply sterile bandages; check for shock and monitor breathing
organisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses that cause disease
pathogens
a condition in which capillaries become larger to allow more blood to reach the affected area
inflammation
a condition that causes tissues to be red, swollen, and tender
inflammation
