abrasion - answer An open wound characterized by a scraping away of only the outer portion of the skin
Airborne Pathogens - answer A pathogen that is spread by tiny droplets sprayed during breathing, coughing, or sneezing
Airway - answer The passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs
amputations - answer An open wound characterized by a surgical or traumatic removal of a body part
Anaphhylaxis (anaphylatic shock) - answer A severe life threatening allergic reaction caused by exposure to certain allergins
Automated external defibrillator (AED) - answer An external defibrillator capable of cardiac rhythm which can deliver a electric shock to a cardiac arrest victim
Avulsions - answer An open wound characterized by a part or structure of the body being forcibly torn or
cut away
Bacteria - answer Microscopic organisms that can live in water, soil, or organic material, or within the bodies of plants, animals and humans
Bandage - answer Any material used to hold a dressing in place Biological death - answer The point when breathing and circulation stop, brain cells die due to lack of oxygen, and vital organs begin to deteriorate
Blood borne pathogens - answer A pathogen that is spread when the blood of other body fluids of one person come into contact with an open wound or sore of another
Bone - answer Hard yet flexible tissue that provides support for the body as well as protection for vital organs
Brachial artery - answer Artery located on the inside of the upper arm, between the biceps and triceps
Capillary refill - answer The filling of blood vessels that connect small veins with small arteries
Cardiac arrest - answer A state when the victim is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no carotid pulse to indicate circulation
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - answer A method of artificially restoring and maintaining a victims breathing and circulation
Carotid pulse - answer The most reliable indication that the victim's heart is functioning and to determine the severity of the victims condition during the assessment process; felt on either side of the neck
Cartilage - answer 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
Chemical burn - answer Burn caused by acids or alkalis coming into contact with the skin
Chest thrust - answer A maneuver used to force obstructions from a victims airway; used instead of abdominal thrusts when the victim has abdominal injuries, is in late stages of pregnancy, is too obese for abdominal thrusts to be effective, or is an infant