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First Aid
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Subjects
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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. 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
Toxin
General position for shock victim
Triage
2. Caused by sharp objects - bleeding limited - increase chance of infection
Signs and symptoms of shock
Puncture
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Causes of shock
3. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus
Wounds
First Aid
Hemorrhage
Respiratory system
4. 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
Causes of shock
Controlling bleeding
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Pressure bandage
5. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part
Puncture
Direct pressure
Toxin
Amputation
6. Restoration of life or consciousness of a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Purpose of First Aid
Amputation
Resuscitation
7. To minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over
Neck or spine injury
Pressure bandage
Purpose of First Aid
Positioning a shock victim
8. Based on victims injury
Maintaining body temperature
Mottled
Positioning a shock victim
Circulatory system
9. Swelling (edema) - fever (pryexia) - pain - redness (erthyemia) - heat - pus (pustacles) - red streaks leading from wound
bruise
Aura
Abrasion
Signs of infection
10. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria
Blood Clots
Toxin
Endotracheal Intubation
Laceration
11. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt
Pressure points
Mottled
Incision
Laceration
12. Get tetanus shot
Bleeding
<5years
Shock
Puncture
13. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane
Open
Respiratory system
Pressure
Seizure
14. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin
Shock
Tetanus bacteria
Causes of shock
Closed
15. 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
The person
Other closed wounds
Maintaining body temperature
Direct pressure
16. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature
Don't elevate
Goals in the treatment of shock
Mottled
Open
17. Abnormal external or internal bleeding (copious loss of bld)
Endotracheal Intubation
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Consciousness
Hemorrhage
18. 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
Signs and symptoms of shock
Amputation
Bleeding
Laceration
19. Cold applications
bruise
Laceration
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Tetanus bacteria
20. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth
Incision
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Goals in the treatment of shock
Resuscitation
21. Do not disturb
Pressure
Tetanus bacteria
Blood Clots
Main pressure points
22. Placing a tube within or through the trachea
Mottled
Triage
Endotracheal Intubation
The person
23. Pulse is rapid - weak - and difficult to feel - hypertension or below normal and may not be obtainable
Aura
Shock
Causes of shock
Circulatory system
24. Are injury to soft tissue
Shock
Amputation
Wounds
Incision
25. Is the first priority in caring for wounds
Integumentary system
Controlling bleeding
Blood Clots
Shock
26. Caused by a sharp object - deep - damage to muscles
Incision
Circulatory system
Puncture
Apply pressure
27. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain
Triage
Tourniquet
Signs and symptoms of shock
General position for shock victim
28. Are classified as open or closed
Cardiopulmonary
Principles of care
Amputation
Wounds
29. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage
Pressure bandage
Aura
Other closed wounds
Signs and symptoms of shock
30. Pressure should be applied to this - press against underlying bone
Principles of care
Controlling bleeding
Main artery
Don't elevate
31. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death
Seizure
Critical
Positioning a shock victim
Shock
32. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue
Closed
bruise
Signs of infection
Elevation
33. Will stop bleeding
Resuscitation
Direct pressure
The person
Signs and symptoms of shock
34. Use when direct pressure - elevation - and pressure bandage do not stop severe bleeding
Wounds
General position for shock victim
Pressure points
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
35. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation
Signs of infection
Shock
Blood Clots
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
36. 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
Shock
Pressure bandage
First Aid for minor wounds
Tourniquet
37. Brachial and femoral
Aura
Pressure bandage
Main pressure points
Abrasion
38. Directly to wound
Apply pressure
Bleeding
Other closed wounds
Open
39. Act of inhaling foreign matter - usually emesis - into the respiratory tract
bruise
Aspiration
Triage
Blood Clots
40. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes or until bleeding stops
Pressure
Wounds
Blood Clots
Amputation
41. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part
Wounds
Avulsion
Aspiration
bruise
42. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe
Elevation
Bleeding
Incision
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
43. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular
Wounds
Respiratory system
Main artery
Endotracheal Intubation
44. Be alert to signs of shock - be prepared to treat shock in any victim - remain calm at all times - reassure the victim while providing care - obtain appropriate assistance or medical care asap
Direct pressure
Tetanus bacteria
Aspiration
Principles of care
45. 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
Other closed wounds
Wounds
Shock
Triage
46. Skin scraped off - bleeding limited - infection must be prevented
Aura
Pressure points
Abrasion
Resuscitation
47. Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a seizure
Shock
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Don't elevate
Aura
48. Pain and tenderness - swelling - deformity - cold and clammy skin - rapid and weak pulse - uncontrolled restlessness - vomited blood - blood in urine and feces
Avulsion
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Bleeding
General position for shock victim
49. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)
Pressure bandage
Goals in the treatment of shock
Puncture
Triage
50. Can bleed to death in a short period of time
Triage
Pressure points
The person
Don't elevate