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






2. Get tetanus shot






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






12. 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






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. Are classified as open or closed






16. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






18. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






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






23. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






25. 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






26. 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






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






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






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






30. If fractures are present or suspected

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31. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






33. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






34. 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






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






36. 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






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






38. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






39. Will stop bleeding






40. Direct pressure - elevation - pressure bandage - pressure on pressure points






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






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






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






44. Pertaining to the heart and lung






45. Do not disturb






46. Cold applications






47. Brachial and femoral






48. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






49. Based on victims injury






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