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17 Cards in this Set
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If someone around you becomes injured or suddenly ill, you can help by giving them ________.
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first aid
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The letters EMT stand for ________.
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emergency medical technician
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The most effective treatment for a sprain is known as ________.
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RICE
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A muscle ________ occurs when a muscle is pulled to the point of tearing.
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strain
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To avoid muscle injuries, you should warm up and ________ before exercising.
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stretch
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A ________ fracture may be hard to identify because the bone does not break through the skin.
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simple
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A splint should ________.
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prevent movement of a broken bone
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A deep cut that bleeds heavily may require ________.
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stitches
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If stung by a bee, you should remove the stinger by ________.
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scraping it with your fingernail
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Contact poisoning from plants such as poison ivy or poison oak may be spread by ________.
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scratching the affected area
AND touching contaminated clothing |
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Apply sunscreen ________.
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at least 15 minutes before sun exposure
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________ can cause a person's body temperature to rise dangerously high.
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Heat stroke
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A clear or reddish fluid draining from the mouth, nose, or ear may indicate ________.
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an injury to the brain
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Multiple bruises to the brain are called ________.
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contusions
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If someone lets you know he is choking, you should administer ________.
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the Heimlich maneuver
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If someone swallows poison, the first thing you should do is ________.
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call 911 or the poison control center
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List the ABC's (3 most important medical emergencies) of first aid.
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A) airway blocked (breathing stopped)
B) bleeding severely (a lot) C) circulatory failure (heart stopped) |
