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First Aid
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health-sciences
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first-aid
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Below bandage to assess for presence of a pulse and there should be no discoloration of skin
Shock
Check pulse site
Tourniquet
Don't elevate
2. Pulse is rapid - weak - and difficult to feel - hypertension or below normal and may not be obtainable
Pressure
Mottled
Respiratory system
Circulatory system
3. Is the first priority in caring for wounds
Tetanus bacteria
Elevation
Controlling bleeding
Open
4. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part
Pressure
Amputation
Principles of care
Abrasion
5. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death
Principles of care
Critical
Wounds
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
6. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part
Goals in the treatment of shock
Integumentary system
Elevation
Avulsion
7. Can bleed to death in a short period of time
Integumentary system
The person
Apply pressure
Avulsion
8. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes or until bleeding stops
Pressure
Causes of shock
Apply pressure
Shock
9. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus
Wounds
The person
Respiratory system
Consciousness
10. Caused by sharp objects - bleeding limited - increase chance of infection
Maintaining body temperature
Aspiration
Incision
Puncture
11. Responsiveness of the mind and to the impressions made by the senses
Consciousness
Goals in the treatment of shock
Causes of shock
Signs and symptoms of shock
12. Is the immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness
Signs and symptoms of shock
First Aid
Triage
Aura
13. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy
Positioning a shock victim
Seizure
Shock
bruise
14. Get tetanus shot
Direct pressure
<5years
Maintaining body temperature
Apply pressure
15. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage
Purpose of First Aid
Endotracheal Intubation
Pressure bandage
Maintaining body temperature
16. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe
Bleeding
Elevation
Apply pressure
Circulatory system
17. 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
First Aid for minor wounds
Blood Clots
Puncture
Amputation
18. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation
Triage
Shock
Tetanus bacteria
General position for shock victim
19. Swelling (edema) - fever (pryexia) - pain - redness (erthyemia) - heat - pus (pustacles) - red streaks leading from wound
Signs of infection
Open
Hemorrhage
Toxin
20. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular
Purpose of First Aid
Elevation
Respiratory system
Incision
21. Are injury to soft tissue
bruise
Wounds
Consciousness
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
22. A clinical set of signs and symptoms that are associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially brain and heart
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Closed
Pressure
Shock
23. 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
Pressure
Other closed wounds
Tetanus bacteria
Shock
24. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin
Avulsion
Tourniquet
Tetanus bacteria
Integumentary system
25. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt
Critical
Incision
Mottled
First Aid for minor wounds
26. Do not disturb
bruise
Pressure
Bleeding
Blood Clots
27. Pain and tenderness - swelling - deformity - cold and clammy skin - rapid and weak pulse - uncontrolled restlessness - vomited blood - blood in urine and feces
The person
Triage
Laceration
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
28. Skin scraped off - bleeding limited - infection must be prevented
Mottled
Bleeding
Direct pressure
Abrasion
29. Directly to wound
Incision
Puncture
Apply pressure
Consciousness
30. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane
Open
Tetanus bacteria
Blood Clots
Apply pressure
31. Tearing of tissue - jagged - irregular edges - heavy bleeding - contamination
First Aid
Laceration
Respiratory system
Wounds
32. Are classified as open or closed
Closed
Wounds
Principles of care
Toxin
33. Pressure should be applied to this - press against underlying bone
Main artery
Integumentary system
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Resuscitation
34. Use when direct pressure - elevation - and pressure bandage do not stop severe bleeding
Integumentary system
Maintaining body temperature
Pressure points
Pressure
35. 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
General position for shock victim
Signs and symptoms of shock
bruise
Closed
36. Will stop bleeding
Direct pressure
Cardiopulmonary
Main artery
Tetanus bacteria
37. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature
Check pulse site
Goals in the treatment of shock
<5years
Shock
38. 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
Check pulse site
Cardiopulmonary
Maintaining body temperature
Incision
39. If fractures are present or suspected
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40. Raise above level of victims heart - continue to apply direct pressure while elevating
Triage
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Tetanus bacteria
Elevation
41. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth
Laceration
Controlling bleeding
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Abrasion
42. Do not move unless absolutely necessary
Aura
Triage
Neck or spine injury
Main artery
43. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue
Critical
Aura
Puncture
Closed
44. To minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over
Hemorrhage
Endotracheal Intubation
First Aid
Purpose of First Aid
45. Instrument used to compress a bld vessel by application around an extremity
Tourniquet
Aspiration
Abrasion
Shock
46. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)
Triage
Blood Clots
Tourniquet
Shock
47. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain
Puncture
Open
General position for shock victim
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
48. Caused by a sharp object - deep - damage to muscles
Bleeding
Aura
Incision
Wounds
49. Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a seizure
Toxin
Incision
Aura
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
50. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Positioning a shock victim
Toxin
The person