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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. Get tetanus shot






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






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






4. Will stop bleeding






5. Brachial and femoral






6. Are classified as open or closed






7. Cold applications






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






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






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






11. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






14. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






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






18. Are injury to soft tissue






19. Directly to wound






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






21. 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






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






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






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






25. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






28. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






30. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






31. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






32. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






34. 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






35. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






36. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






39. Do not disturb






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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






46. Based on victims injury






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






48. If fractures are present or suspected


49. 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






50. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)