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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Direct pressure - elevation - pressure bandage - pressure on pressure points






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






3. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






4. Are classified as open or closed






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






6. Get tetanus shot






7. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






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






12. If fractures are present or suspected


13. Cold applications






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






15. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






16. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






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






20. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






22. Brachial and femoral






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






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






25. Are injury to soft tissue






26. Do not disturb






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






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






29. Will stop bleeding






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






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






32. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






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






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






37. Based on victims injury






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






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






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






41. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






43. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






45. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






47. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






50. Pertaining to the heart and lung