Sports-Med Ch.8

Puncture Wound

An injury that is caused by a pointed object that pierces or penetrates the skin

Virus

Bacterial infection that causes fever & convulsions

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)

Caused by a family complex viruses that invade normal healthy cells

Abrasion

Common conditions in which the skin is scraped against a rough surface

HCV (hepatitis C virus)

Most common chronic Bloodborne infection

Sharps

Refers to sharp objects such as needles, razor blades, & scalpels

Bloodborne pathogens

Viral infection that is passed on through blood or other bodily fluids

HBV (hepatitis B virus)

Viral infection that results in swelling, soreness, & loss of normal function in the liver

Laceration

When a sharp or pointed object tears the tissue, giving a wound the appearance of a jagged-edge cavity

Avulsion

When skin is torn from the body and are frequently associated with major bleeding

Incision

Wounds with smooth edges that often appear where a blow has been delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded

Tetanus

a bacterial disease marked by rigidity and spasms of the voluntary muscles & the prolonged contraction of a muscle caused by rapidly repeated stimuli

Disinfectants

a chemical liquid that destroys bacteria

Retrovirus

any of a group of RNA viruses that insert a DNA copy of their genome into the host cell in order to replicate

OSHA (occupational safety and health administration)

is a federal organization that ensures safe and healthy working conditions for Americans by enforcing standards and providing workplace safety training