A Beka 6th Grade Health Test 1 Review

poison ivy

"Leaves of three, let it be."

coral snake

"Red on yellow, kill a fellow."

Emergency Medical Technician

EMT stands for...

dislocation

a bone forced from its normal position, may have discoloration, swelling, pain, tenderness, and a deformed look

fracture

a break, chip, or crack in the bone

electrical burn

a burn received from touching a live wire

third-degree

a burn that goes through all the layers of the skin

incision

a cut

heat stroke

a life-threatening reaction to extreme heat that occurs when sweat glands do not function properly; symptoms are hot, flushed, dry skin, high fever, weak rapid pulse, shallow breathing, possible unconsciousness

strain

a muscle pulled to the point of tearing

heat exhaustion

a reaction to extreme heat caused by excessive loss of body fluids due to sweating profusely

survival float

a way to stay afloat for hours or even days in warm water

wound

any break in the skin or mucous membrane

medical emergency

any kind of sickness or injury requiring immediate care

brachial

artery in the forearm

temporal

artery in the head

femoral

artery in the leg

carotid

artery in the neck

radial

artery in the wrist

safety conscious

being aware of and following rules that help prevent accidents

nosebleed

blood running from the nose after an injury or strenuous activity

Lyme disease

bright red ring on the skin, red spots and blotchy areas, severe headaches, pain in the joints

tick

bug that may carry Lyme disease

muscle soreness

caused by a lack of exercise followed by overexertion

hypothermia

caused by extremely low body temperature, dizziness, light-headedness, muscular stiffness, and difficulty in moving

brain injury

clear or reddish fluid draining from the mouth, nose, or ear may indicate...

pit

deep cavity on each side of a viper's snout between its eye and nostril

keeping cleaning supplies out of reach

easiest way to protect a young child from poison

once a week

how often you should give your bicycle a safety check

Heat Escape Lessening Posture

how to survive in cold water

concussion

jostling of the brain inside its protective, bony covering

hurricane

large storm with violent wind and heavy rain

contusions

multiple bruises to the brain

cramp

painful spasm of several muscles in the same area

pressure point

point on the artery at which pressure should be applied to slow or stop bleeding

neurotoxic

poisoning the nerves

buddy system

practice of being accompanied by someone else for safety

Heimlich maneuver

procedure used to expel an object from a choking victim

paramedic

receives the same training as an EMT along with extra courses in which he learns to perform advance life-saving procedures

sunburn

red, painful skin with possible blistering after exposure to the sun

artificial respiration

rescue breathing, involves helping a victim to breathe until he is able to breathe on his own

antivenin

serum used for treating snakebites

sprain

stretched and torn ligament around a joint that may be stiff, swollen, painful, and appear bruised

poison

substance which causes harm, illness, or even death when eaten, drunk, or otherwise absorbed into the body

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

the "A-B-C's" of first aid, the three most important medical emergencies

gangrene

the decay of body tissue

first aid

the emergency care given to a person who is injured or suddenly becomes ill until help arrives

frostbite

the freezing of body tissue, symptoms are numb, discolored skin that looks waxy

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

the most effective treatment for most sports injuries (RICE)

epidermis

the outer layer of the skin

infection

the presence of pus in a wound

abrasion

the scraping of the epidermis

dermis

the second layer of skin

subcutaneous

the third layer of the skin

compound

the type of fracture that pierces through the skin

direct pressure, elevate, pressure point

three steps to severe control bleeding

first-degree

type of burn affecting only the epidermis and characterized by redness, mild pain, and swelling

chemical

type of burn caused by a corrosive substance

electrical

type of burn caused by an electrical charge passing through body tissue and bones

thermal

type of burn obtained by flames, hot gases, or a hot object

second-degree

type of burn that affects the dermis and the epidermis and is characterized by blisters, red skin, swelling, and extreme pain

simple

type of fracture that does not pierce through the skin

splint

used to prevent the movement of a broken bone

pull plug or turn off switch

what to do if someone is receiving an electric shock

stop, drop, roll

what to do if your clothing catches on fire

on the left facing traffic

where a pedestrian should walk if there is no sidewalk

pus

yellowish-white substance on a would that is a sign of infection