Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

First Aid

Health - Garland

TermDefinition
Abrasions scrapes to the outer layer of the skin against a hard surface-type of wound
Lacerations caused by a sharp object that slices through multiple layers of skin-type of wound
Punctures a small but deep hole; caused by a sharp and narrow object-type of wound
Avulsions skin is partly or completely torn away; usually requires stitches-type of wound
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) a first-aid procedure that combines rescue breaths and chest compressions to supply oxygen to the body until normal body functions can resume
CPR for adults alternate 2 rescue breaths with 30 chest compressions
Compressions push hard and fast on the center of the victim’s chest
Airway tilt the victim’s head back, and lift the chin to open the airway
Breathing give mouth-to-mouth rescue breath
Defibrillator a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm
Heimlich maneuver the common action taken to dislodge something that someone is choking on; five back blows and thrusts right below the ribcage
Shock a life-threatening condition in which the heart is not delivering an adequate supply of blood to the body
Signs of shock old, clammy skin; weak or rapid pulse; altered breathing; dull, staring eyes; faintness; weakness; confusion; & loss of consciousness-call 911
Fracture a break in a bon
Dislocation a separation of a bone from its normal position in a joint Signs: severe pain, swelling, bruising, and inability to move
Concussion a jarring injury to the brain that can cause unconsciousness Sensitivity to light, loss of consciousness, loss of balance, confusion, headaches, dizziness, etc.
Created by: annabelle.mills
Popular Health & Social Care sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards