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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. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






2. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






3. 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






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






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






6. 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






7. 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






8. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






9. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






10. 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






11. Brachial and femoral






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






13. Will stop bleeding






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






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






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






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






18. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






21. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






22. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






23. If fractures are present or suspected

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






25. Are injury to soft tissue






26. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






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






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






33. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage






34. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






38. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






39. 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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Directly to wound






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






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






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






50. Placing a tube within or through the trachea