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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. 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






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






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






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






5. 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






6. 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






7. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






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






11. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






13. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






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






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






18. Directly to wound






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






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






21. Based on victims injury






22. Get tetanus shot






23. Pertaining to the heart and lung






24. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






28. Do not disturb






29. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






31. Cold applications






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






33. Will stop bleeding






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






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






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






37. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






39. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






40. If fractures are present or suspected

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41. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






44. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






47. Brachial and femoral






48. 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






49. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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