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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. 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
Resuscitation
General position for shock victim
Other closed wounds
Puncture
2. Pertaining to the heart and lung
Cardiopulmonary
Signs and symptoms of shock
Open
Elevation
3. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid
Respiratory system
Wounds
First Aid
Shock
4. Get tetanus shot
Elevation
<5years
Wounds
Check pulse site
5. Are injury to soft tissue
Wounds
Positioning a shock victim
Blood Clots
Triage
6. Placing a tube within or through the trachea
Endotracheal Intubation
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Tourniquet
First Aid for minor wounds
7. 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
Open
Incision
Goals in the treatment of shock
Maintaining body temperature
8. Restoration of life or consciousness of a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage
Goals in the treatment of shock
Resuscitation
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Tetanus bacteria
9. Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a seizure
Respiratory system
Tetanus bacteria
Hemorrhage
Aura
10. Tearing of tissue - jagged - irregular edges - heavy bleeding - contamination
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Resuscitation
Laceration
Amputation
11. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane
Pressure bandage
Open
Signs of infection
Principles of care
12. To minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over
Bleeding
Positioning a shock victim
Circulatory system
Purpose of First Aid
13. 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
Signs and symptoms of shock
Resuscitation
<5years
Incision
14. Do not move unless absolutely necessary
Neck or spine injury
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Apply pressure
Don't elevate
15. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage
Pressure bandage
Signs of infection
Circulatory system
Wounds
16. 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
Integumentary system
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Open
Shock
17. Swelling (edema) - fever (pryexia) - pain - redness (erthyemia) - heat - pus (pustacles) - red streaks leading from wound
Signs of infection
Bleeding
Tourniquet
Wounds
18. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part
Amputation
Resuscitation
Main pressure points
Avulsion
19. 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
Causes of shock
Main artery
<5years
General position for shock victim
20. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus
Puncture
Bleeding
Tetanus bacteria
Wounds
21. Are classified as open or closed
Tetanus bacteria
Blood Clots
Triage
Wounds
22. Below bandage to assess for presence of a pulse and there should be no discoloration of skin
Check pulse site
Purpose of First Aid
Causes of shock
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
23. Can bleed to death in a short period of time
The person
<5years
Mottled
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
24. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt
Main pressure points
Mottled
Incision
Toxin
25. Do not disturb
Apply pressure
Goals in the treatment of shock
Blood Clots
Main artery
26. Based on victims injury
Direct pressure
Integumentary system
Positioning a shock victim
Shock
27. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)
Principles of care
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Triage
Positioning a shock victim
28. Cold applications
Controlling bleeding
Apply pressure
bruise
Purpose of First Aid
29. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Tetanus bacteria
General position for shock victim
30. Brachial and femoral
Main pressure points
Controlling bleeding
Seizure
Amputation
31. Is the immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness
Abrasion
Goals in the treatment of shock
First Aid
Integumentary system
32. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular
Respiratory system
Pressure points
Other closed wounds
Critical
33. Skin scraped off - bleeding limited - infection must be prevented
Goals in the treatment of shock
bruise
Abrasion
First Aid
34. Abnormal external or internal bleeding (copious loss of bld)
Integumentary system
Neck or spine injury
Incision
Hemorrhage
35. Will stop bleeding
First Aid
Circulatory system
Blood Clots
Direct pressure
36. 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
Causes of shock
First Aid for minor wounds
Controlling bleeding
Pressure bandage
37. Caused by sharp objects - bleeding limited - increase chance of infection
Shock
Puncture
Pressure points
Laceration
38. Act of inhaling foreign matter - usually emesis - into the respiratory tract
Aspiration
Toxin
Amputation
Tetanus bacteria
39. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe
Hemorrhage
Bleeding
Open
Pressure bandage
40. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature
Maintaining body temperature
Neck or spine injury
Goals in the treatment of shock
Apply pressure
41. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin
Purpose of First Aid
Open
Tetanus bacteria
Main artery
42. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy
Endotracheal Intubation
Positioning a shock victim
Purpose of First Aid
Seizure
43. 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
Principles of care
Closed
Main artery
The person
44. If fractures are present or suspected
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45. Raise above level of victims heart - continue to apply direct pressure while elevating
Integumentary system
Elevation
Hemorrhage
Avulsion
46. Pulse is rapid - weak - and difficult to feel - hypertension or below normal and may not be obtainable
Check pulse site
Circulatory system
Seizure
<5years
47. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death
Signs and symptoms of shock
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Critical
Wounds
48. Can enter an open wound - lead to serious illness or death
Pressure
Apply pressure
Main artery
Tetanus bacteria
49. Is the first priority in caring for wounds
Toxin
Signs and symptoms of shock
Purpose of First Aid
Controlling bleeding
50. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part
Endotracheal Intubation
Integumentary system
Apply pressure
Amputation