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






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






3. Caused by a sharp object - deep - damage to muscles






4. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






5. Raise above level of victims heart - continue to apply direct pressure while elevating






6. 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






7. 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






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






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






10. Get tetanus shot






11. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






14. 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






15. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






16. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






17. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






18. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






19. 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






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






21. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






23. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






25. Directly to wound






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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






32. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin






33. Pertaining to the heart and lung






34. Instrument used to compress a bld vessel by application around an extremity






35. Are injury to soft tissue






36. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






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






40. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






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






44. Will stop bleeding






45. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






46. 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






47. If fractures are present or suspected

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






49. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






50. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus