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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. Will stop bleeding






2. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






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






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






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






8. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






11. 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






12. Based on victims injury






13. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






14. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






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






18. If fractures are present or suspected

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19. Are injury to soft tissue






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






21. Are classified as open or closed






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






23. 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






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






25. 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






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






27. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






28. 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






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






30. Brachial and femoral






31. Cold applications






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






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






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






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






36. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






37. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






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






41. Get tetanus shot






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






43. 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






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






45. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






47. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






49. 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






50. Placing a tube within or through the trachea