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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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 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






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






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






4. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






6. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






7. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






8. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






10. 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






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






12. Directly to wound






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






20. Based on victims injury






21. Are injury to soft tissue






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






23. 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






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






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






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






27. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






30. Brachial and femoral






31. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






32. Will stop bleeding






33. Are classified as open or closed






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






35. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






36. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






39. 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






40. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






43. Get tetanus shot






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






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






46. Cold applications






47. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






48. 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






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






50. 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