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| universal precautions | Actions taken to prevent the spread of disease by treating all blood and other body fluids as if they contained pathogens |
| first aid | The immediate, temporary care given to an ill or injured person until profesional medical care can be provided |
| defibrillator | A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm |
| chain of survival | A sequence of actions that maximize the victim's chances of survival |
| cardiopulmonary resuscitation | A lifesaving first-aid procedure that combines erescue reaths with chest compressions, supplying oxygen to the body until normal body functions can resume |
| shock | A failure of the cardiovascular system to keep an adequate supply of blood circulating to the vital oragans of the body |
| concussion | A jarring injury to the brain that affects normal brain function |
| fracture | A break in the bone |
| unconsciousess | A condition in which a person is not aware or alert of his or her surroundings |
| venom | A poisonous substance secreted by a snake, spider, or other creature |
| poison control center | A 24-hour hot line that provides emergency medical advice on treating poisoning victims |
| poison | Any substance- solid, liquid, or gas- that causes injury, illness, or death when introduced into the body |
