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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.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. Direct pressure - elevation - pressure bandage - pressure on pressure points
Positioning a shock victim
Tetanus bacteria
Other closed wounds
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
2. Pulse is rapid - weak - and difficult to feel - hypertension or below normal and may not be obtainable
Wounds
Circulatory system
<5years
Main pressure points
3. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death
Critical
Mottled
Puncture
Resuscitation
4. Are classified as open or closed
First Aid
Critical
Wounds
Amputation
5. Can bleed to death in a short period of time
Pressure bandage
Wounds
Shock
The person
6. Get tetanus shot
Aura
<5years
Positioning a shock victim
Elevation
7. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane
Critical
Open
Endotracheal Intubation
Triage
8. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part
Avulsion
Signs and symptoms of shock
Open
Laceration
9. 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
Wounds
Consciousness
The person
Signs and symptoms of shock
10. 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
Shock
Maintaining body temperature
Triage
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
11. To minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over
Respiratory system
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Purpose of First Aid
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
12. If fractures are present or suspected
13. Cold applications
bruise
Signs of infection
Seizure
Controlling bleeding
14. Instrument used to compress a bld vessel by application around an extremity
Consciousness
Resuscitation
Tourniquet
Toxin
15. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria
Triage
Toxin
Critical
Pressure bandage
16. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation
Shock
Main pressure points
General position for shock victim
Wounds
17. Caused by a sharp object - deep - damage to muscles
First Aid for minor wounds
bruise
Incision
Aspiration
18. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage
Elevation
Critical
Signs of infection
Pressure bandage
19. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Tourniquet
Closed
Goals in the treatment of shock
20. Is the first priority in caring for wounds
Positioning a shock victim
Abrasion
First Aid for minor wounds
Controlling bleeding
21. A clinical set of signs and symptoms that are associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially brain and heart
Tourniquet
bruise
Shock
Apply pressure
22. Brachial and femoral
Hemorrhage
Tetanus bacteria
Endotracheal Intubation
Main pressure points
23. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain
Pressure bandage
General position for shock victim
Positioning a shock victim
Circulatory system
24. Can enter an open wound - lead to serious illness or death
Laceration
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Wounds
Tetanus bacteria
25. Are injury to soft tissue
Causes of shock
Resuscitation
Wounds
Cardiopulmonary
26. Do not disturb
Puncture
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Pressure bandage
Blood Clots
27. 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
Principles of care
Pressure
The person
Triage
28. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt
Bleeding
Closed
Cardiopulmonary
Mottled
29. Will stop bleeding
Apply pressure
Wounds
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Direct pressure
30. Is the immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness
Integumentary system
First Aid
Tetanus bacteria
Signs and symptoms of shock
31. Abnormal external or internal bleeding (copious loss of bld)
Hemorrhage
Amputation
Shock
Shock
32. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Respiratory system
Integumentary system
Closed
33. Responsiveness of the mind and to the impressions made by the senses
Open
Triage
Consciousness
Resuscitation
34. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin
Tetanus bacteria
Direct pressure
Closed
Goals in the treatment of shock
35. Use when direct pressure - elevation - and pressure bandage do not stop severe bleeding
Neck or spine injury
Pressure points
Laceration
Tourniquet
36. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe
Controlling bleeding
Closed
Bleeding
Direct pressure
37. Based on victims injury
Positioning a shock victim
Toxin
Other closed wounds
Consciousness
38. 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
Main artery
Pressure points
Neck or spine injury
Integumentary system
39. Tearing of tissue - jagged - irregular edges - heavy bleeding - contamination
Cardiopulmonary
Toxin
Maintaining body temperature
Laceration
40. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes or until bleeding stops
Pressure
Cardiopulmonary
Neck or spine injury
Don't elevate
41. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part
<5years
Resuscitation
Amputation
Shock
42. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid
Shock
Tourniquet
bruise
Causes of shock
43. Do not move unless absolutely necessary
First Aid for minor wounds
Pressure points
Endotracheal Intubation
Neck or spine injury
44. 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
Tetanus bacteria
Direct pressure
General position for shock victim
First Aid for minor wounds
45. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)
Wounds
<5years
Triage
Avulsion
46. Act of inhaling foreign matter - usually emesis - into the respiratory tract
The person
Aspiration
Hemorrhage
Neck or spine injury
47. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular
Purpose of First Aid
Main pressure points
Respiratory system
Principles of care
48. 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
General position for shock victim
Open
Other closed wounds
The person
49. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy
Signs of infection
Respiratory system
Integumentary system
Seizure
50. Pertaining to the heart and lung
Bleeding
First Aid for minor wounds
Critical
Cardiopulmonary