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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. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






4. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






8. Will stop bleeding






9. Are classified as open or closed






10. Brachial and femoral






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






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






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






14. Directly to wound






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






16. Are injury to soft tissue






17. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






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






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






22. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






23. Pertaining to the heart and lung






24. 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






25. If fractures are present or suspected

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






27. Based on victims injury






28. 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






29. Do not disturb






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






40. Get tetanus shot






41. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






43. 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






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






45. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






46. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






49. 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






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