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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. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






3. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






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






7. If fractures are present or suspected

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






9. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






11. Brachial and femoral






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






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






14. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






17. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






18. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Pertaining to the heart and lung






26. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






28. Are classified as open or closed






29. Do not disturb






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






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






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






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






34. Based on victims injury






35. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






36. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Will stop bleeding






45. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






47. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






49. Get tetanus shot






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