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






2. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






5. Skin is pale (pallor) or bluish gray in color - skin is cool to touch - diaphoresis (excessive perspiration) may result in a wet - clammy feeling when the skin is touched






6. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






8. Cold applications






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






10. 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






11. Do not disturb






12. If fractures are present or suspected

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






14. 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






15. Based on victims injury






16. Will stop bleeding






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






18. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






19. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






20. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Are injury to soft tissue






32. 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






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






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






36. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






38. 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






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






40. Get tetanus shot






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






42. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






43. Directly to wound






44. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






45. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






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






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