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






2. 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






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






4. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






5. 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






6. Do not disturb






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






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






9. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






11. Get tetanus shot






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






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






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






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






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






17. Are injury to soft tissue






18. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






21. Are classified as open or closed






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






23. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






24. If fractures are present or suspected

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






26. 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






27. Based on victims injury






28. 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






29. 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






30. 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






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






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






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






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






35. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






37. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






39. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






40. 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






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






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






43. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






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






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






48. Directly to wound






49. Cold applications






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