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