medical emergencies that require immediate and decisive intervention to prevent serious injuries.

the initial care given to stabilize and support someone with an injury or sudden illness until professional help arrives.

the immediate action taken to address and manage urgent situations, such as accidents or disasters, to ensure safety.

immediate care to maintain breathing and circulation until advanced help arrives.

the care and treatment of injuries to promote healing and prevent infection.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

an emergency procedure to restore breathing and circulation in someone whose heart has stopped.

a blockage of the airway preventing breathing, often caused by food or an object.

an emergency technique used to clear a blocked airway in a choking person by applying upward abdominal thrusts.

a life-threatening condition where the body fails to circulate enough blood, leading to organ failure.

severe physical injury caused by an external force, such as a fall, collision, or assault, which can damage tissues, organs, or bones.

a medical emergency where blood flow to the brain is interrupted, leading to brain damage.

an acronym used to recognize stroke symptoms: Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and Time to call emergency services.

a medical emergency where blood flow to the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.

injuries to the skin or other tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.

a sudden loss of heart function, leading to a stoppage of blood flow and requiring immediate medical intervention.

something extraordinary or amazing that seems to be caused by a miracle or divine intervention.

the spouses of one's biological grandparents, but they are not biological grandparents themselves.

to withdraw or remove from a situation, activity, or place.

to express one's opinions or concerns openly and publicly.

covered or wrapped with a bandage to protect or heal an injury.

are minor, thin marks or abrasions on the surface of something, often caused by a sharp object.

a sudden, sharp movement or shock, often causing surprise or disturbance.

to walk or move awkwardly and unsteadily, often losing balance and possibly falling.

a path or track, often narrow and used for walking or hiking, that leads through an area.

to discern or perceive something with difficulty.

to signal or attract the attention of a vehicle or person, typically by waving or signaling.

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Module 8

Term	Definition
Critical situations	medical emergencies that require immediate and decisive intervention to prevent serious injuries.
First aid	the initial care given to stabilize and support someone with an injury or sudden illness until professional help arrives.
Emergency response	the immediate action taken to address and manage urgent situations, such as accidents or disasters, to ensure safety.
Basic life support	immediate care to maintain breathing and circulation until advanced help arrives.
Wound management	the care and treatment of injuries to promote healing and prevent infection.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation	an emergency procedure to restore breathing and circulation in someone whose heart has stopped.
Choking	a blockage of the airway preventing breathing, often caused by food or an object.
Heimlich maneuver	an emergency technique used to clear a blocked airway in a choking person by applying upward abdominal thrusts.
Shock	a life-threatening condition where the body fails to circulate enough blood, leading to organ failure.
Trauma	severe physical injury caused by an external force, such as a fall, collision, or assault, which can damage tissues, organs, or bones.
Stroke	a medical emergency where blood flow to the brain is interrupted, leading to brain damage.
FAST	an acronym used to recognize stroke symptoms: Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and Time to call emergency services.
Heart attack	a medical emergency where blood flow to the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
Burns	injuries to the skin or other tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.
Cardiac arrest	a sudden loss of heart function, leading to a stoppage of blood flow and requiring immediate medical intervention.
Miraculous	something extraordinary or amazing that seems to be caused by a miracle or divine intervention.
Step-grandparents	the spouses of one's biological grandparents, but they are not biological grandparents themselves.
Pull out	to withdraw or remove from a situation, activity, or place.
Speak out	to express one's opinions or concerns openly and publicly.
Bandaged	covered or wrapped with a bandage to protect or heal an injury.
Scratches	are minor, thin marks or abrasions on the surface of something, often caused by a sharp object.
Jolt	a sudden, sharp movement or shock, often causing surprise or disturbance.
Stumble down	to walk or move awkwardly and unsteadily, often losing balance and possibly falling.
Trail	a path or track, often narrow and used for walking or hiking, that leads through an area.
Make out	to discern or perceive something with difficulty.
Flag down	to signal or attract the attention of a vehicle or person, typically by waving or signaling.

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