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






2. Get tetanus shot






3. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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






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






14. Are injury to soft tissue






15. Cold applications






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






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






18. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






19. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






20. If fractures are present or suspected


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






22. 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






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






24. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






28. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






31. Brachial and femoral






32. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






33. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






34. Do not disturb






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






36. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






37. 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






38. Will stop bleeding






39. Based on victims injury






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






41. 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






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






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






44. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






46. Directly to wound






47. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






49. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






50. 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