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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






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






12. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






13. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






16. Cold applications






17. Directly to wound






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






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






20. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






21. Are classified as open or closed






22. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






25. 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






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






27. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






29. Do not disturb






30. 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






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






32. 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






33. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






36. 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






37. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






39. Based on victims injury






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






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






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






43. 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






44. If fractures are present or suspected

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45. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






46. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






48. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






49. 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






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