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Ch 12 Study Stack

Chapter 12 Study Stack

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Anaphylaxis Allergic response in which fluid fills the lungs and air passages narrow, restricting breathing.
Automated external defibrillator (AED) Rescue device that delivers a controlled, precise shock to the heart.
Bystander Someone who is at an event or incident, but is not directly involved.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Emergency procedure that uses chest compressions to restore heartbeat; may also involve mouth-to-mouth breathing.
Emergency preparedness Knowing how to respond to a specific type of emergency.
Escape plan Strategy that outlines safe routes and procedures for leaving the house in the event a fire occurs.
Extinguish Put out.
Fire triangle Model to help you remember the elements that are needed for a fire to occur; elements include fuel, heat, and oxygen.
First aid Treatment given in the first moments of an accident or injury—usually before medical professionals arrive on the scene.
First-aid kit Container that includes the supplies needed to treat most types of minor injuries.
Flammable Easily set on fire.
Hackers People who illegally access data in your computer.
Identity theft Stealing and using someone’s personal identifying information, often for financial gain.
Medical emergency Urgent, life-threatening situation.
Natural disasters Events or forces of nature that usually cause great damage.
Pedestrians People walking, running, or bicycling along a road.
Poisonous Able to cause illness or death upon entering the body.
Precautions Actions you take to prevent something bad from happening.
Standard precautions Infection control practices that apply when giving first aid to any person under any circumstances.
Strangers People whom you do not know.
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