HOSA CPR/First Aid 1 Latest Update Graded A+

HOSA CPR/First Aid 1 Latest Update Graded A+ Abraison Injury cause by rubbing or scraping the skin. Amputation The cutting off or separation of a body part from the body Avulsion A wound that occurs when tissue is separated from the body. Brachial Artery Artery on arm used to check an infants pulse Burn Injury to body tissue caused by heat, caustics, radiation, and/or electricity. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Procedure of providing oxygen and chest compressions to a victim whose heart has stopped beating. Cerebrovascular Accident Also called a stroke or apoplexy; an interrupted supply of blood to the brain, cause by formation of a clot, blockage of an artery, or rupture of a blood vessel. Convulsion Also called a seizure; a violent, involuntary contractions of the muscles. Diabetic Coma An unconscious condition caused by increased level of glucose (sugar) and ketones in the bloodstream of a person with diabetic mellitus. Diaphoresis Profuse or excessive perspiration, or sweating. Disclocation Displacement of a bone at a joint. Dyspnea Difficulty breathing Fainting Partial or complete loss of consciousness caused by a temporary reduction in the supply of blood to the brain. First Aid Immediate care given to a victim of an injury or illness to minimize the effects of the injury or illness. Fracture A break (usually, a break in a bone or tooth). Frostbite Actually freezing of tissue fluid resulting in damage to the skin and underlying tissue. Heart Attack (myocardial infarction) A reduction in the supply of blood to the heart resulting in damage to the mucked of the heart. Heart Cramps Muscle pain and spasm resulting from exposure to heat and inadequate fluid and salt intake. Heat Exhaustion Condition resulting from exposure to hear and excessive loss of fluid through sweating. Heat Stroke Medical emergency caused by prolonged exposure to heat, resulting in high body temperature and failure of sweat glands. Hemorrhage Excessive loss of blood;