Health Worksheet #10

Fracture

a break or crack in a bone.

Survival

allows a swimmer to stay afloat for long periods of time; _____ float.

Incision

another name for a cut.

Brain

body organ affected by a concussion.

First aid

the emergency care given to a person who is injured or suddenly becomes ill.

Frostbite

the freezing of body tissue.

Rice

the most effective treatment given for a muscle injury.

Epidermis

the outer layer of skin.

Sprain

the result of a stretched or torn ligament around a joint.

Dermis

the second layer of skin.

Thermal

type of burn caused by a not object.

Heat Stroke

caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures.

Branchial

controlled by direct pressure, elevation, and compressing the nearest pressure point.

Hypothermia

occurs when body temperatures drop below normal.

Femoral

pressure point used for a leg wound ______ artery.

Safety

_______ conscious: being aware of and following rules that help prevent accidents.

Antivenin

a serum used for treating snackbites.