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






3. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






5. Cold applications






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






7. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






9. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






12. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






14. 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






15. Directly to wound






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






17. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






19. 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






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






21. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






25. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






35. Based on victims injury






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






37. If fractures are present or suspected


38. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






39. Get tetanus shot






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






41. Are injury to soft tissue






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






43. Brachial and femoral






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






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






46. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






49. 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






50. 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