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






2. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






3. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






6. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






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






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






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






12. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






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






16. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






19. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






20. 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






21. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






22. 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






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






24. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






25. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






28. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






30. If fractures are present or suspected


31. 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






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






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






34. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






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






39. Based on victims injury






40. 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






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






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






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






44. Cold applications






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






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






47. Directly to wound






48. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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