5 links in adult chain of survival Correct Answers •immediate
recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency
response system
•early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
•rapid defibrillation
•effective advanced life support
•integrated post-cardiac arrest care
Abdominal thrust Correct Answers A technique used to force
air out of the lungs, expelling obstructions from a victim's
airway
Abrasion Correct Answers An open wound characterized by a
scraping away of only the outer portion of the skin
Active shooter Correct Answers An active shooter is an
individual actively engaging in killing, or attempting to kill,
people in a confined or heavily populated area
Airborne pathogens Correct Answers A pathogen that is spread
by tiny droplets sprayed during breathing, coughing, or sneezing
Airway Correct Answers The passageway by which air enters
and leaves the lungs
Amniotic fluid Correct Answers Amniotic fluid is a clear,
slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn fetus durning
pregnancy. It is contained in the amniotic sac
,Amputations Correct Answers An open wound characterized by
a surgical or traumatic removal of a body extremity
Anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock) Correct Answers A sever
life-threatening allergic reaction caused by exposure to certain
allergens
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Correct Answers An
external defibrillator capable of cardiac rhythm analysis which
can deliver an electric shock to a cardiac arrest victim
AVPU Correct Answers Alert
Verbal
Painful
Unresponsive
Carotid pulse Correct Answers The most reliable indication that
the victim's heart is functioning and to determine the severity of
the victim's condition during the assessment process; felt on
either side of the neck
Cartilage Correct Answers Connective tissue that covers the
outside of the end of bones; helps for certain flexible structures
of the body and allows for smooth movement of bones at joints
Causes of COPD Correct Answers •smoking
•pollution
•irritant fumes/dust
Cervix Correct Answers The cervix is the lower end of the
womb (uterus). It is a passage way that allows blood from a
, menstrual period and a baby (fetus) to pass from the womb into
the vagina
Chain of transmission Correct Answers •infectious agent
(bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites)
•reservoir/source
•portal of exit
•means of transmission
•portal of entry
•susceptible host
Chain of transmission Correct Answers •infectious agent
(bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites)
•reservoir/source
•portal of exit
•means of transmission
•portal of entry
•susceptible host
Chemical burn Correct Answers Burn caused by acids or alkalis
coming into contact with the skin
-most frequently occurs in industrial settings
Chest seal Correct Answers An occlusive dressing designed for
treating penetrating chest wounds (also known as a sucking
chest wound), a life-threatening condition that could lead to
tension pneumothorax
Chest thrust Correct Answers A maneuver used to force
obstructions from a victim's airway; used instead of abdominal
thrusts when the victim has abdominal injuries, is in late stages