HS Health

Abrasion

Accidental scraping against various rough surfaces

falling

Bathtubs and shower stalls should be equipped with a grab bar and a rubber mat to help prevent drowning.

blankets

Beds should be covered with fire retardant

EMS

Call ______ immediately if a person is bitten by a snake or shows signs of an allergic reaction to a bee sting.

Laceration

Cut by Jagged edges

Incision

Cut by smooth surfaces

Rupture

Explode

Puncture

Penetration of the body

Brusies

Result of torn vessels under the skin

frostbite

Signs of moderate to severe _________________ include white or grayish skin, blisters, and numbness.

hypothermia

The initial signs of _____________ might include shivering, confusion, numbness, slow pulse, and loss of coordination.

stay calm

The most important thing to do in an emergency is:

heat stroke

The signs of ______ include hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating.

heat exhaustion

The signs of _______ may include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness.

fracture

a broken, cracked, or chipped bone

shock

a life-threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness

Elevating

a shock victim's feet will help his or her circulation.

stroke

a sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery

second

degree burns are characterized by damage to the epidermis and the dermis.

First Aid

quick and ready administration of basic medical help given to victims until Emergency Services can be reached

stairways

should be carpeted or covered with a non-slip surface and equipped with sturdy handrails.

cardiac arrest

the cessation of the pumping of the heart

heart attack

the death of part of the heart muscle

careful consideration

the first step in the prevention of accidents