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wound (cut with smooth edges)

incision

wound with uneven edges

laceration

tearing off a body part

amputation

(6) wounds

incision, laceration, amputation, puncture, abrasion, avulsion

wound which is deep and narrow

puncture

scratch

abrasion

part of the skin is left hanging

avulsion

are seldom prepared for the hazard of accidents which are so common in old age, and seldom taught how to avoid them

elderly people

(4) common physical hazards characteristics of old age

diseases and physical handicaps, malnutrition in old age, dental disorders, accidents

is more due to physical than to economic causes

malnutrition in old age

(2) most common psychological causes of malnutrition

lack of appetite and malabsorption

resulting from anxiety and depression not wanting to eat alone

lack of appetite

resulting from digestive or intestinal disturbances or failure of the endocrine system to function as ir formally did

malabsorption

most elderly people lose some or all of their teeth

dental disorders

those who must wear --- often have difficulty in chewing food that are rich in: ---, such as ---, and may concentrate on those high in ---

dentures; protein; meat; carbohydrates

also encourage the swallowing of larger and courser food masses, which may lead to ---

chewing difficulties; digestive disorders

--- or the absence of teeth often cause: --- and ---, which interfere with the older person's speech and cause embarrassment

ill-fitting dentures; lisping and slurring

are generally more accident-prone

older people

which may be due to environmental obstacles

falls

one of the major health problems for older people

falling

dizziness, weakness, or vision are most common accidents among ---

older women

are most commonly involved in motor vehicle accidents, either as drivers or as pedestrians

older men

(2) these are blood-borne pathogens and are disease-causing microorganisms that may be present in human blood or other body fluids

HBV (Hepatitis B Virus), HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

in giving first aid to a person with HBV or HIV, use protective equipment (4)

dressings, disposable latex gloves, most waterproof material, mouth-to-barrier device

covers open wounds to prevent contact with blood

dressings

(4) dressings

gauze pad, adhesive strips, trauma dressing, improvised dressing

covers small wounds, scratches, burns

gauze pad

covers small wounds

adhesive strips

absorbs blood

trauma dressing

use in every situation involving blood or other body fluids

disposable latex gloves

if disposable latex gloves not available, use --- to form a barrier

most waterproof material or extra gauge dressing

used when doing rescue breathing for protection, because there may be blood in the victim's mouth

mouth-to-barrier device

it can provide short-term protection for those exposed or got into contact with HBV blood

HBV globulin

checking a victim is divided into (2) parts

primary survey (for life-threatening conditions) and secondary survey (for non-emergency conditons)

survey that finds and corrects life-threatening conditions

primary survey

this is done after the primary survey is completed and attending to any life-threatening problems

secondary survey

this survey will discover injuries or conditions that do not pose an immediate threat to life, but may become serious if not detected and corrected

secondary survey

taking care of the patient requires (2) for the caregiver

accurate and intelligent decision-making skills

when the victim is conscious and talking, then the airway is ---

open

first step in applying first aid

check if airway is open

open airway with the ---

head-tilt/chin-lift method

a test of the spinal cord

babinski test

life-threatening condition resulting when the body fails to maintain normal body temperature

hypothermia

refers to circulatory system failure

shock

happens when oxygenated blood is not sufficiently provided in every part of the body

shock

it is one of the common causes of death in an injured victim

shock

severe bleeding

hemorrhage

roll victim on his/her side, place hand of upper arm under chin to support head, and flex leg to prevent rolling

recovery position

raise the victim's leg -- to -- inches

8 to 12 in.

it allows the blood to drain from the legs back to the heart

raising legs 8 to 12 in.

it will affect the breathing of the victim by moving the abdominal organs pushed up against the diaphragm

raising legs more than 12 in.

when body fails to maintain normal body temperature

hypothermic

an average sized adult has about --- of blood, an can safely lose a --- during blood donation

6 quarts; pint

rapid blood loss of --- or --- can lead to (2)

one quart or more; shock and death

a child losing -- of blood is in extreme danger

one pint

is when blood can be seen coming from an open wound

external bleeding

(3) types of external bleeding

arterial bleeding, venous bleeding, capillary bleeding

blood spurts from the wound

arterial bleeding

this is the most serious because blood is being pumped out at a faster rate, leading to greater blood loss

arterial bleeding

bleeding that is less likely to clot

arterial bleeding

blood flows or gushes

venous bleeding

it is easier to control than ---

venous bleeding; arterial bleeding

most veins collapse when cut

venous bleeding

blood oozes from capillaries

capillary bleeding

most common type of bleeding and is easily controlled

capillary bleeding

clots off by itself

capillary bleeding

the body naturally responds to bleeding by (2)

blood vessel spasm, and clotting

arteries contain small amounts of muscle tissues in their walls

blood vessel spasm

special elements (---) in the blood form a --- which seals over the hole in --to--minutes

(platelets); clot; 5 to 10 mins

if bleeding doesnt stop in -- minutes, the pressure may be too light or in the wrong location

10 mins

exists where an artery is near the skin's surface and where it passes close to a bone against which it can be compressed

pressure point

used in checking the circulation in an arm or leg

capillary refill test

used to control the bleeding when direct pressure cannot be applied

ring pad

ring pad is made by using a ---

narrow bandage

occurs when the skin is unbroken, and blood is not seen

internal bleeding

it can ne difficult to detect and can be life threatening

internal bleeding

at the side of the neck where you feel to check circulation

carotid artery

for bruises, apply ice pack for -- minutes

20 mins

this happens when the blood supply to parts of the heart muscle itself is severely reduced or stopped

heart attack

this happens when one of the coronary arteries is blocked by an obstruction or spasm

heart attack

classic heat stroke has --% death rate even with medical attention

50%

these affect healthy, active individuals who work or play strenuously under a warm environment

exertional heat stroke

50% of its victims will be sweating

exertional heat stroke

should not be used to reduce the high body temperature because they have no effect

acetaminophen or aspirin

the brain's ---- during heat stroke is at normal despite the high body temperature

hypothalamic set point

call the ---

Emergency Medical Service

(5) information that should be given to the Emergency Medical Service

address of the victim's location and name, your name and phone number, nature of the emergency, number of persons needing help, the victim's condition

a form of cardiovascular disease affecting the arteries of the brain

stroke

most commonly refers to a group of apparatus, equipment, or furnishing used for a particular activity

paraphernalia

a container for catching material (urine) usualy for bedridden people

dripping pan

a preparation containing the active ingredient of a substance in concentrated form

extracts

amount of medicine or drug that someone takes or should take

dosage

protein, fat, carbohydrates, alcohol

energy value (of food)

unit of energy

calorie

an instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine

prescription

the process of making something free from bacteria

sterilization