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






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






3. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






4. Brachial and femoral






5. Directly to wound






6. If fractures are present or suspected

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7. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






8. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






9. Will stop bleeding






10. Are injury to soft tissue






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






12. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






15. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






16. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






17. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






18. Are classified as open or closed






19. 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






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






21. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






23. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






24. 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






25. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






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






29. 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






30. Get tetanus shot






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






32. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






35. Based on victims injury






36. 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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






43. Do not disturb






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






45. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






48. 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






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






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