INTRO to HEALTH CARE: FLASHCARD Ch 17 Vocabulary

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What is heat exhaustion?

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A medical emergency caused by prolonged exposure to heat, resulting in high body temperature and failure of sweat glands.

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What is hypothermia?

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The condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low.

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What is an avulsion?

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A wound that occurs when tissue is separated from the body.

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What is a strain?

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An injury caused by excessive stretching, overuse, or misuse of a muscle.

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What is a stroke?

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An injury that occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.

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What is heat illness?

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A general term for conditions caused by prolonged exposure to heat, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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What is frostbite?

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An injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues, often affecting fingers, toes, ears, and nose.

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What is a laceration?

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A wound that is characterized by a tear or cut in the skin.

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What is a puncture?

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A wound caused by a sharp object piercing the skin.

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What is a fracture?

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A break in the bone.