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






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






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






4. 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






5. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






6. 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






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






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






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






10. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






12. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






13. Directly to wound






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






15. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






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






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






20. 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






21. Based on victims injury






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






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






24. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






25. If fractures are present or suspected

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26. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






28. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






32. Get tetanus shot






33. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






34. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






35. Will stop bleeding






36. 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






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






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






39. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






40. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. Are classified as open or closed






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






49. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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