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






2. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






3. Based on victims injury






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






5. 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






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






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






8. Do not disturb






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






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






11. Brachial and femoral






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






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






14. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






18. 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






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






20. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






22. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






23. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






24. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






27. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






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






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






33. Will stop bleeding






34. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






35. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






37. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






40. Are injury to soft tissue






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






42. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






44. 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






45. Cold applications






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






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






48. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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