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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. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






2. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






3. Are classified as open or closed






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






5. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






8. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






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






12. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






14. Pertaining to the heart and lung






15. Do not disturb






16. Cold applications






17. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






20. 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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






28. Brachial and femoral






29. Directly to wound






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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. If fractures are present or suspected

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36. Based on victims injury






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






38. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






41. 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






42. 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






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






44. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






46. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






47. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






49. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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