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






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






3. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






5. 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






6. Will stop bleeding






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






8. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






11. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






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






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






16. Get tetanus shot






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






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






19. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






21. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






23. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






25. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






27. Directly to wound






28. Do not disturb






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






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






31. 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






32. Brachial and femoral






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






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






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






36. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






39. 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






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






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






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






43. Cold applications






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






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






46. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






47. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






48. Based on victims injury






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






50. Are classified as open or closed