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First Aid
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health-sciences
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first-aid
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria
Incision
Toxin
Hemorrhage
Wounds
2. Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a seizure
Triage
Aura
Main pressure points
Principles of care
3. Do not move unless absolutely necessary
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Neck or spine injury
Seizure
Triage
4. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth
Main pressure points
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Open
Causes of shock
5. Abnormal external or internal bleeding (copious loss of bld)
Maintaining body temperature
Wounds
General position for shock victim
Hemorrhage
6. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid
Aura
Don't elevate
Critical
Shock
7. If fractures are present or suspected
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8. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes or until bleeding stops
Pressure
General position for shock victim
Respiratory system
Elevation
9. Is the first priority in caring for wounds
Check pulse site
Direct pressure
Controlling bleeding
Open
10. Pain and tenderness - swelling - deformity - cold and clammy skin - rapid and weak pulse - uncontrolled restlessness - vomited blood - blood in urine and feces
Seizure
Respiratory system
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Abrasion
11. Brachial and femoral
Main pressure points
Wounds
Apply pressure
Toxin
12. Hemorrhage or excessive loss of blood - excessive pain or infection - heart attack or stroke - poisoning of chemicals - drugs or gases - lack of oxygen - psychological trauma - dehydration from burns - vomiting - or diarrhea
Wounds
Pressure bandage
Causes of shock
Puncture
13. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin
Direct pressure
Tetanus bacteria
Signs of infection
Neck or spine injury
14. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue
Pressure points
Closed
bruise
Amputation
15. Raise above level of victims heart - continue to apply direct pressure while elevating
Other closed wounds
Principles of care
Closed
Elevation
16. To minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over
Laceration
Hemorrhage
Purpose of First Aid
Neck or spine injury
17. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus
Wounds
Causes of shock
Tetanus bacteria
Direct pressure
18. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane
Neck or spine injury
Closed
First Aid for minor wounds
Open
19. Restoration of life or consciousness of a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage
Resuscitation
Amputation
Circulatory system
Shock
20. Pulse is rapid - weak - and difficult to feel - hypertension or below normal and may not be obtainable
Wounds
Controlling bleeding
Main pressure points
Circulatory system
21. Below bandage to assess for presence of a pulse and there should be no discoloration of skin
First Aid
Mottled
Check pulse site
Tetanus bacteria
22. Cover with blanket or other clothing - prevents chilling or exposure to cold - place blanket between ground and victim - avoid overheating - avoid giving victim anything to eat or drink
Don't elevate
Hemorrhage
Other closed wounds
Maintaining body temperature
23. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy
The person
Wounds
Seizure
Endotracheal Intubation
24. Caused by a sharp object - deep - damage to muscles
Critical
Other closed wounds
Incision
Avulsion
25. Pertaining to the heart and lung
Puncture
Aura
Triage
Cardiopulmonary
26. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)
First Aid for minor wounds
Endotracheal Intubation
Triage
Shock
27. A clinical set of signs and symptoms that are associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially brain and heart
Open
Abrasion
Shock
First Aid for minor wounds
28. Are classified as open or closed
Wounds
Maintaining body temperature
Main pressure points
Avulsion
29. Do not disturb
Shock
Open
Blood Clots
Principles of care
30. Can enter an open wound - lead to serious illness or death
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Tetanus bacteria
Toxin
Amputation
31. Prevent infection - wash hands - use gloves - wash wound with soap and water - rinse with cool water - use sterile gauze to blot dry - apply sterile dressing - watch for signs of infection
Wounds
Resuscitation
First Aid for minor wounds
Tetanus bacteria
32. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe
Triage
Purpose of First Aid
Bleeding
Signs and symptoms of shock
33. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature
Seizure
<5years
Goals in the treatment of shock
Signs and symptoms of shock
34. Based on victims injury
Endotracheal Intubation
Abrasion
Wounds
Positioning a shock victim
35. Placing a tube within or through the trachea
<5years
Cardiopulmonary
Endotracheal Intubation
Amputation
36. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death
Triage
Shock
Goals in the treatment of shock
Critical
37. Use when direct pressure - elevation - and pressure bandage do not stop severe bleeding
Hemorrhage
Pressure points
Respiratory system
Endotracheal Intubation
38. Instrument used to compress a bld vessel by application around an extremity
Causes of shock
General position for shock victim
Tourniquet
Main pressure points
39. Can bleed to death in a short period of time
Wounds
Purpose of First Aid
bruise
The person
40. May cause internal bleeding - get medical help asap - check breathing and treat for shock - avoid unnecessary movement - avoid giving any fluid or food to victim
Main pressure points
Mottled
Other closed wounds
Shock
41. Skin pale and bluish gray - skin cool or cold - diaphoresis - rapid and weak pulse - respiration are rapid - shallow - and may be irregular - blood pressure is very low - general weakness - anxiety and extreme restlessness - excessive thirst - nausea
Triage
Signs and symptoms of shock
Aspiration
First Aid
42. Skin scraped off - bleeding limited - infection must be prevented
Amputation
First Aid
Abrasion
General position for shock victim
43. Skin is pale (pallor) or bluish gray in color - skin is cool to touch - diaphoresis (excessive perspiration) may result in a wet - clammy feeling when the skin is touched
Integumentary system
Bleeding
Aura
Goals in the treatment of shock
44. Will stop bleeding
Seizure
Apply pressure
Open
Direct pressure
45. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part
Signs of infection
Amputation
<5years
Positioning a shock victim
46. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt
Critical
Other closed wounds
Mottled
<5years
47. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular
Signs of infection
Check pulse site
Respiratory system
Elevation
48. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain
Integumentary system
General position for shock victim
Avulsion
Apply pressure
49. Get tetanus shot
Principles of care
Controlling bleeding
Pressure bandage
<5years
50. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage
Circulatory system
Pressure bandage
Wounds
Resuscitation