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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. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






2. Will stop bleeding






3. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part






4. Caused by sharp objects - bleeding limited - increase chance of infection






5. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






6. Restoration of life or consciousness of a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage






7. Do not disturb






8. Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a seizure






9. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes or until bleeding stops






10. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






11. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






12. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






13. Pertaining to the heart and lung






14. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






15. Directly to wound






16. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






17. Abnormal external or internal bleeding (copious loss of bld)






18. Can enter an open wound - lead to serious illness or death






19. Skin scraped off - bleeding limited - infection must be prevented






20. Based on victims injury






21. Below bandage to assess for presence of a pulse and there should be no discoloration of skin






22. 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






23. Cold applications






24. Pressure should be applied to this - press against underlying bone






25. To minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over






26. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain






27. Pain and tenderness - swelling - deformity - cold and clammy skin - rapid and weak pulse - uncontrolled restlessness - vomited blood - blood in urine and feces






28. Act of inhaling foreign matter - usually emesis - into the respiratory tract






29. Use when direct pressure - elevation - and pressure bandage do not stop severe bleeding






30. If fractures are present or suspected


31. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






32. 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






33. Are injury to soft tissue






34. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth






35. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt






36. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






37. A clinical set of signs and symptoms that are associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially brain and heart






38. Brachial and femoral






39. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy






40. Pulse is rapid - weak - and difficult to feel - hypertension or below normal and may not be obtainable






41. Responsiveness of the mind and to the impressions made by the senses






42. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe






43. 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






44. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid






45. 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






46. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature






47. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage






48. Tearing of tissue - jagged - irregular edges - heavy bleeding - contamination






49. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






50. 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