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First Aid
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Subjects
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health-sciences
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first-aid
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth
Causes of shock
Check pulse site
Principles of care
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
2. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part
Pressure points
Seizure
Wounds
Amputation
3. Instrument used to compress a bld vessel by application around an extremity
Purpose of First Aid
Avulsion
Triage
Tourniquet
4. Caused by a sharp object - deep - damage to muscles
Wounds
Aura
Wounds
Incision
5. 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
Open
Integumentary system
Pressure
Shock
6. Pertaining to the heart and lung
Pressure
Check pulse site
Cardiopulmonary
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
7. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe
Other closed wounds
Resuscitation
Bleeding
Positioning a shock victim
8. Cold applications
Tetanus bacteria
Laceration
Closed
bruise
9. Swelling (edema) - fever (pryexia) - pain - redness (erthyemia) - heat - pus (pustacles) - red streaks leading from wound
Main pressure points
Signs of infection
Laceration
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
10. 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
The person
Respiratory system
Signs and symptoms of shock
Tourniquet
11. Do not disturb
Blood Clots
Positioning a shock victim
Main pressure points
Principles of care
12. If fractures are present or suspected
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13. Direct pressure - elevation - pressure bandage - pressure on pressure points
Blood Clots
Tetanus bacteria
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Maintaining body temperature
14. 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
First Aid
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Maintaining body temperature
Pressure
15. Based on victims injury
Goals in the treatment of shock
Tetanus bacteria
Wounds
Positioning a shock victim
16. Will stop bleeding
Resuscitation
Direct pressure
Triage
Seizure
17. Pain and tenderness - swelling - deformity - cold and clammy skin - rapid and weak pulse - uncontrolled restlessness - vomited blood - blood in urine and feces
Aspiration
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Incision
Consciousness
18. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)
Integumentary system
The person
Mottled
Triage
19. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Shock
Consciousness
Toxin
20. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation
Cardiopulmonary
Shock
Main pressure points
Hemorrhage
21. Restoration of life or consciousness of a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage
Shock
Purpose of First Aid
First Aid for minor wounds
Resuscitation
22. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part
Pressure points
Main artery
Avulsion
The person
23. 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
First Aid for minor wounds
Wounds
First Aid
Seizure
24. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt
Other closed wounds
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Mottled
Amputation
25. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature
Closed
Goals in the treatment of shock
Incision
Apply pressure
26. Skin scraped off - bleeding limited - infection must be prevented
Tetanus bacteria
Abrasion
Apply pressure
Aura
27. Can enter an open wound - lead to serious illness or death
Endotracheal Intubation
Closed
Aura
Tetanus bacteria
28. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy
Direct pressure
Tetanus bacteria
Seizure
Laceration
29. Pressure should be applied to this - press against underlying bone
Bleeding
Consciousness
Mottled
Main artery
30. Use when direct pressure - elevation - and pressure bandage do not stop severe bleeding
Pressure points
Incision
Direct pressure
Amputation
31. Are injury to soft tissue
Direct pressure
Wounds
Mottled
Shock
32. 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
Pressure points
Other closed wounds
Elevation
Seizure
33. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid
Principles of care
<5years
Shock
Resuscitation
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
Causes of shock
bruise
Goals in the treatment of shock
Amputation
35. Responsiveness of the mind and to the impressions made by the senses
Closed
Blood Clots
Consciousness
Puncture
36. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane
<5years
Open
Neck or spine injury
Blood Clots
37. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage
Open
Principles of care
Signs of infection
Pressure bandage
38. 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
<5years
Principles of care
Purpose of First Aid
Toxin
39. Below bandage to assess for presence of a pulse and there should be no discoloration of skin
Tetanus bacteria
Puncture
Circulatory system
Check pulse site
40. Get tetanus shot
Cardiopulmonary
Closed
<5years
Wounds
41. A clinical set of signs and symptoms that are associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially brain and heart
Circulatory system
Direct pressure
Blood Clots
Shock
42. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus
Wounds
Neck or spine injury
Circulatory system
General position for shock victim
43. Directly to wound
Resuscitation
Apply pressure
Cardiopulmonary
Neck or spine injury
44. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue
Closed
Main artery
The person
Pressure
45. Placing a tube within or through the trachea
First Aid
Endotracheal Intubation
Incision
Tetanus bacteria
46. Is the immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness
Tetanus bacteria
Don't elevate
First Aid
Wounds
47. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain
Closed
Amputation
Signs of infection
General position for shock victim
48. Raise above level of victims heart - continue to apply direct pressure while elevating
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Main artery
bruise
Elevation
49. Tearing of tissue - jagged - irregular edges - heavy bleeding - contamination
Laceration
Signs of infection
Aura
Resuscitation
50. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin
Wounds
Puncture
Tetanus bacteria
Signs of infection