Law and public safety Flashcards

(34 cards)

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Abrasion

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A type of a open wound that’s caused by the skin rubbing against a rough surface.

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Avulsion

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The sudden separation of land from one property and its attachment to another, especially by flooding or a change in the course of a river.

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Laceration

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A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

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Amputation

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The action of surgically cutting off a limb.

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Emesis

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The action or process of vomiting.

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Epistaxis

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Bleeding from the nose.

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Puncture

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A small hole in something such as the skin, caused by a sharp object.

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Sprain

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The result of a wrench or twist of the ligaments of a joint.

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Simple Fracture

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The bone is broken, but the skin is intact

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Compound Fracture

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A fracture in which there is an open wound or break in the skin near the site of the broken bone.

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Cardiac arrest

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A sudden cessation of function of the heart.

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Bone Fracture

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A complete or partial break in a bone.

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1st degree burn

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Affect only the outer layer of skin.

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2nd degree burn

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Affect the lower layer of skin.

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3rd degree burn

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Affect the innermost layer of the skin

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Seizure

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A sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit.

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Shock

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A sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience.

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Stroke

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Occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced

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Hemorrhage

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An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.

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Hypovolemia

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A decreased volume of circulating blood in the body.

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Heat stroke

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When the body becomes unable to control its temperature

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Hypothermia

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Condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low

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Hypoglycemia

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Deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream.

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Hyperglycemia

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An excess of glucose in the bloodstream

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Frost bite
Injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues.
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ABC's of first aid
Airway, breathing and CPR
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CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Automated External Defibrillator
The machine being used is called a defibrillator, and its use isn't limited to a hospital setting.
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Ventricular Fibrillation
A dangerous type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat.
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Ventricular Tachycardia
A fast, abnormal heart rate
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Triangular Bandage
A cravat, or triangle bandage, is a basic first aid item.
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R.I.C.E. Treatment
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation for pain and swelling
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Recovery Position
A person is unconscious but is breathing and has no other life-threatening conditions, they should be placed in the recovery position.
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Hematoma
Generally defined as a collection of blood outside of blood vessels.