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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. Brachial and femoral






2. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






5. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






7. Directly to wound






8. 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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






17. 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






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






19. Are injury to soft tissue






20. Based on victims injury






21. Are classified as open or closed






22. 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






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






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






25. 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






26. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






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






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






31. Pertaining to the heart and lung






32. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






35. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






36. Do not disturb






37. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






39. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






41. 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






42. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






43. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






44. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






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






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






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






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