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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. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






12. Will stop bleeding






13. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






14. Based on victims injury






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






16. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






18. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






19. 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






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






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






22. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






23. Directly to wound






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






25. 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






26. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






27. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






28. 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






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






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






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






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






33. Cold applications






34. Do not disturb






35. Brachial and femoral






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. If fractures are present or suspected

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43. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






44. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






46. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






48. Pertaining to the heart and lung






49. Get tetanus shot






50. Are classified as open or closed