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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. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






2. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






3. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






5. Will stop bleeding






6. 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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






12. If fractures are present or suspected

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






14. Get tetanus shot






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






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






17. Are classified as open or closed






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






19. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature






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






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






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






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






24. Based on victims injury






25. 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






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






27. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






30. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






31. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






32. 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






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






34. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






35. Cold applications






36. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






39. Do not disturb






40. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






43. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






45. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






46. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






48. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






49. 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






50. Directly to wound