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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. 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






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






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






4. 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






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






6. If fractures are present or suspected


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






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






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






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






11. Brachial and femoral






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






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






14. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






16. 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






17. Are injury to soft tissue






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






19. Cold applications






20. Do not disturb






21. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






22. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






24. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






26. Are classified as open or closed






27. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






29. Based on victims injury






30. Get tetanus shot






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






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






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






34. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






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






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






39. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






43. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






45. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






47. 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






48. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






50. Directly to wound