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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.
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1. Brachial and femoral
Triage
Positioning a shock victim
Main pressure points
Seizure
2. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation
Seizure
Shock
Purpose of First Aid
Endotracheal Intubation
3. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid
Amputation
<5years
Shock
Toxin
4. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Bleeding
Maintaining body temperature
Neck or spine injury
5. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part
Amputation
Wounds
Goals in the treatment of shock
Positioning a shock victim
6. Abnormal external or internal bleeding (copious loss of bld)
Open
The person
Pressure
Hemorrhage
7. Directly to wound
The person
Apply pressure
Goals in the treatment of shock
Wounds
8. 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
Apply pressure
Closed
Toxin
9. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt
Integumentary system
Maintaining body temperature
Mottled
Open
10. Pulse is rapid - weak - and difficult to feel - hypertension or below normal and may not be obtainable
Main pressure points
Shock
Circulatory system
Tetanus bacteria
11. To minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over
Tetanus bacteria
Aspiration
Purpose of First Aid
Seizure
12. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth
Direct pressure
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Signs and symptoms of shock
13. Pressure should be applied to this - press against underlying bone
Wounds
Main artery
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
First Aid
14. Is the first priority in caring for wounds
Maintaining body temperature
Controlling bleeding
First Aid for minor wounds
Hemorrhage
15. Pain and tenderness - swelling - deformity - cold and clammy skin - rapid and weak pulse - uncontrolled restlessness - vomited blood - blood in urine and feces
Toxin
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Amputation
16. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature
Mottled
Goals in the treatment of shock
<5years
Wounds
17. 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
Main artery
Purpose of First Aid
Causes of shock
The person
18. A clinical set of signs and symptoms that are associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially brain and heart
Closed
Shock
Check pulse site
Principles of care
19. Are injury to soft tissue
Wounds
Check pulse site
Mottled
Pressure points
20. Based on victims injury
Critical
Positioning a shock victim
Shock
Other closed wounds
21. Are classified as open or closed
Aspiration
Wounds
Purpose of First Aid
Toxin
22. 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
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Signs and symptoms of shock
Open
Avulsion
23. Is the immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness
First Aid
The person
Seizure
Hemorrhage
24. Skin scraped off - bleeding limited - infection must be prevented
Aspiration
Neck or spine injury
Abrasion
Tourniquet
25. 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
First Aid for minor wounds
Cardiopulmonary
Don't elevate
Main pressure points
26. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular
Shock
Avulsion
Respiratory system
Aspiration
27. Restoration of life or consciousness of a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage
Wounds
Tourniquet
Closed
Resuscitation
28. Use when direct pressure - elevation - and pressure bandage do not stop severe bleeding
Pressure points
Hemorrhage
Main pressure points
Cardiopulmonary
29. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part
First Aid
Principles of care
<5years
Avulsion
30. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy
Endotracheal Intubation
Abrasion
Seizure
Tetanus bacteria
31. Pertaining to the heart and lung
Cardiopulmonary
The person
Resuscitation
Tourniquet
32. If fractures are present or suspected
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33. Direct pressure - elevation - pressure bandage - pressure on pressure points
Amputation
Triage
Closed
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
34. Below bandage to assess for presence of a pulse and there should be no discoloration of skin
Goals in the treatment of shock
Puncture
Direct pressure
Check pulse site
35. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue
Laceration
Closed
Circulatory system
Pressure bandage
36. Do not disturb
Maintaining body temperature
Neck or spine injury
<5years
Blood Clots
37. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus
Triage
Other closed wounds
Goals in the treatment of shock
Wounds
38. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes or until bleeding stops
Wounds
Puncture
Pressure
Pressure bandage
39. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death
First Aid for minor wounds
Closed
Wounds
Critical
40. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin
Seizure
bruise
Tetanus bacteria
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
41. 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
Integumentary system
Tetanus bacteria
Signs and symptoms of shock
Maintaining body temperature
42. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane
Consciousness
Incision
Critical
Open
43. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)
Wounds
<5years
General position for shock victim
Triage
44. Do not move unless absolutely necessary
Aura
Seizure
Neck or spine injury
Direct pressure
45. Tearing of tissue - jagged - irregular edges - heavy bleeding - contamination
Incision
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Laceration
Resuscitation
46. Instrument used to compress a bld vessel by application around an extremity
Goals in the treatment of shock
Wounds
Tourniquet
Critical
47. Swelling (edema) - fever (pryexia) - pain - redness (erthyemia) - heat - pus (pustacles) - red streaks leading from wound
Incision
Signs of infection
Direct pressure
Blood Clots
48. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage
Tetanus bacteria
Pressure bandage
Mottled
Abrasion
49. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain
Check pulse site
Main artery
Neck or spine injury
General position for shock victim
50. Responsiveness of the mind and to the impressions made by the senses
Consciousness
General position for shock victim
Positioning a shock victim
Integumentary system