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When an object, like a knife or nail, punctures the skin.
An object piercing or penetrating the skin
Puncture Wound
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3rd phase
There are 4 phases for a bruise, what phase does the bruise turn yellow/greenish?
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False - you should apply new gauze on top
True/False: It is ok for you to remove gauze to apply new gauze?
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Damage to the blood vessels in your nose
What causes a nosebleed?
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Wear PPE
Pinch the nose Tilt head forward
What should you do if someone has a nosebleed?
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An object piercing or penetrating the skin
Incision
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Rest
Ice Compression Elevate
What does R.I.C.E stand for?
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Minor - small cuts and scrapes
Severe - when a large blood vessel is torn or cut
What is the difference between minor and severe bleeding?
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Chipped, loose, come out
What are the 3 kinds of tooth injuries we covered?
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Rest
Ice - about 20 minutes, wrapped in a towel Compression - brace or wrap Elevate - above the heart
What should you do if someone has a bruise?
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A deep cut or tear in the skin
Laceration
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Blunt trauma
Deceleration trauma (organs shifting) Fracture/broken bones Bleeding after surgery Medication
What are 3 causes for internal bleeding?
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Dressing - A clean material used directly on a wound to stop bleeding
Bandage - used to protect or cover an injured body part
What is the difference between a dressing and bandage?
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Pain
Trouble seeing Bruising Bleeding Redness/swelling
What are 3 signs/symptoms of an eye injury?
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Get the AED and call 911
Lay the person down on their back Cover them with a blanket
What should you do if someone is going into shock?
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An open wound that is caused by skin rubbing against a rough surface
Abrasion
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Organ failure
Seizures Coma External bleeding Death
What are 2 complications for internal bleeding?
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Only if you cannot stop bleeding with direct pressure
When should you use a tourniquet?
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Egg white, coconut water, or whole milk. If none are available, put it in the persons saliva but not in their mouth
If an adult tooth comes out (root and crown), what should you put it in?
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Wear PPE
Have the person bite down on a piece of gauze to keep the tooth in place Call a dentist
What should you do if someone got hit in the mouth and has a loose tooth?
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The separation of at least all 3 layers of the skin - can include tendons and bones
Avulsion
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Pain in the abdomen or chest after injury
Shortness of breath "" Coughed up blood or vomiting blood "" Signs of shock with no external bleeding A knife or gunshot wound
What are 3 signs/symptoms of internal bleeding?
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A sudden drop in blood flow to the body
* An example would be losing large amounts of blood
What is shock?
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Finger or toe
If a _______ or _______ are amputated they can usually be reattached.
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Wear PPE/call 911
Apply a dressing and pressure Wrap a bandage around the dressing Use/make a tourniquet if needed
What should you do if someone is severely bleeding?
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