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First Aid
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Subjects
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health-sciences
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first-aid
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. Caused by sharp objects - bleeding limited - increase chance of infection
Puncture
Laceration
Respiratory system
Shock
2. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue
Avulsion
Blood Clots
Closed
Wounds
3. Are injury to soft tissue
Main artery
Blood Clots
Wounds
Check pulse site
4. Below bandage to assess for presence of a pulse and there should be no discoloration of skin
Goals in the treatment of shock
Check pulse site
Triage
Pressure bandage
5. Instrument used to compress a bld vessel by application around an extremity
Bleeding
Causes of shock
Respiratory system
Tourniquet
6. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria
Signs and symptoms of shock
Shock
Hemorrhage
Toxin
7. Can enter an open wound - lead to serious illness or death
Closed
Elevation
Respiratory system
Tetanus bacteria
8. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth
Positioning a shock victim
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Maintaining body temperature
Wounds
9. Pain and tenderness - swelling - deformity - cold and clammy skin - rapid and weak pulse - uncontrolled restlessness - vomited blood - blood in urine and feces
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Goals in the treatment of shock
First Aid
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
10. Use when direct pressure - elevation - and pressure bandage do not stop severe bleeding
Causes of shock
Respiratory system
Pressure points
Abrasion
11. To minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over
Wounds
Purpose of First Aid
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Critical
12. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part
Amputation
Shock
Bleeding
Toxin
13. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt
Shock
bruise
Resuscitation
Mottled
14. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part
Resuscitation
Avulsion
Check pulse site
Abrasion
15. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature
Amputation
Goals in the treatment of shock
Main pressure points
Aura
16. Is the first priority in caring for wounds
Maintaining body temperature
Controlling bleeding
Direct pressure
Apply pressure
17. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes or until bleeding stops
Pressure
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Controlling bleeding
Signs of infection
18. Skin scraped off - bleeding limited - infection must be prevented
Abrasion
Respiratory system
Main pressure points
First Aid for minor wounds
19. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus
Wounds
First Aid for minor wounds
<5years
Circulatory system
20. 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
Purpose of First Aid
Pressure points
Wounds
First Aid for minor wounds
21. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)
Triage
Maintaining body temperature
Amputation
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
22. 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
Other closed wounds
Laceration
Check pulse site
Toxin
23. Direct pressure - elevation - pressure bandage - pressure on pressure points
Resuscitation
Hemorrhage
Principles of care
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
24. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane
Cardiopulmonary
Avulsion
Blood Clots
Open
25. Placing a tube within or through the trachea
Endotracheal Intubation
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Abrasion
First Aid
26. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy
Seizure
Pressure bandage
Tetanus bacteria
Goals in the treatment of shock
27. Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a seizure
Abrasion
Aspiration
Seizure
Aura
28. Do not move unless absolutely necessary
Hemorrhage
Abrasion
Incision
Neck or spine injury
29. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid
<5years
Shock
Check pulse site
Elevation
30. If fractures are present or suspected
31. 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
Other closed wounds
Maintaining body temperature
Pressure bandage
bruise
32. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage
Elevation
First Aid for minor wounds
Pressure bandage
Shock
33. Pressure should be applied to this - press against underlying bone
Main artery
Don't elevate
Puncture
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
34. Are classified as open or closed
Hemorrhage
Purpose of First Aid
Abrasion
Wounds
35. Caused by a sharp object - deep - damage to muscles
Blood Clots
Incision
Goals in the treatment of shock
Triage
36. Act of inhaling foreign matter - usually emesis - into the respiratory tract
Open
Aspiration
Maintaining body temperature
First Aid for minor wounds
37. Restoration of life or consciousness of a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage
Signs of infection
Resuscitation
Pressure bandage
Check pulse site
38. Swelling (edema) - fever (pryexia) - pain - redness (erthyemia) - heat - pus (pustacles) - red streaks leading from wound
Signs of infection
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Amputation
Open
39. Based on victims injury
Pressure
Resuscitation
Pressure points
Positioning a shock victim
40. 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
Signs of infection
Main pressure points
Causes of shock
Goals in the treatment of shock
41. Pulse is rapid - weak - and difficult to feel - hypertension or below normal and may not be obtainable
Causes of shock
Circulatory system
Tourniquet
Signs of infection
42. Can bleed to death in a short period of time
Toxin
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
The person
Main artery
43. Responsiveness of the mind and to the impressions made by the senses
Open
Consciousness
Avulsion
Main artery
44. Cold applications
Toxin
Critical
Blood Clots
bruise
45. A clinical set of signs and symptoms that are associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially brain and heart
Endotracheal Intubation
Shock
Wounds
Other closed wounds
46. Is the immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness
First Aid
Aspiration
Blood Clots
Main artery
47. Directly to wound
Signs and symptoms of shock
Apply pressure
bruise
Seizure
48. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation
bruise
Shock
Wounds
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
49. Abnormal external or internal bleeding (copious loss of bld)
Laceration
Wounds
Aspiration
Hemorrhage
50. Raise above level of victims heart - continue to apply direct pressure while elevating
Signs and symptoms of shock
Resuscitation
Elevation
Causes of shock