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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. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






2. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






4. Swelling (edema) - fever (pryexia) - pain - redness (erthyemia) - heat - pus (pustacles) - red streaks leading from wound






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






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






7. Cold applications






8. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






9. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






13. Directly to wound






14. Is the immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness






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






16. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






19. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






20. Do not disturb






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






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






23. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






24. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






27. 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






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






29. If fractures are present or suspected

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






31. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






32. 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






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






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






35. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






36. Can bleed to death in a short period of time






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






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






39. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






40. Will stop bleeding






41. Are injury to soft tissue






42. 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






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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. Get tetanus shot






50. Brachial and femoral