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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. Get tetanus shot






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






3. 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






4. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






6. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






7. Do not disturb






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






9. Are injury to soft tissue






10. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






13. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






15. 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






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






17. Based on victims injury






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






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






20. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






22. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






24. 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






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






26. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






29. Pertaining to the heart and lung






30. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






31. Cold applications






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






33. 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






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






35. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






38. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






39. 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






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






41. Brachial and femoral






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






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






49. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






50. 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