Chapter 21 (Rachel Penwell)
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| burn | an injury to the tissues caused by exposure to thermal, chemical, electrical or radioactive agents
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| crash cart | a specially equipped cart for holding & transporting medications, equipment, & supplies needed for lifesaving procedures in an emergency
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| crepitus | a grating sensation caused by fractured bone fragments rubbing against each other
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| dislocation | an injury in which one end of a bone making up a joint is separated or displaced from its normal anatomic position
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| emergency medical services system | a network of community resources, equipment & personnel that provides care to victims of injury or sudden illness (abbreviated as EMS)
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| first aid | the immediate care administered before complete medical care can be obtained to an individual who is injured or suddenly ill
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| fracture | any break in a bone
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| hypothermia | a life threatening condition in which the temperature of the entire body falls to a dangerously low level
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| poison | any substance that causes illness, injury or death if it enters the body
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| pressure point | a site on the body where an artery lies close to the surface of the skin & can be compressed against an underlying bone to control
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| seizure | a sudden episode of involuntary muscular contractions & relaxation, often accompanied by a change in sensation, behavior, & level of consciousness
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| shock | the failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver enough blood to all of the vital organs of the body
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| splint | any device that immobilizes a body part
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| sprain | trauma to a joint, which causes tearing of ligaments
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| strain | a stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons caused by trauma
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| wound | a break in the continuity of an external or internal surface, caused by physical means
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