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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. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






4. Do not disturb






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






6. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






8. Are classified as open or closed






9. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






11. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






12. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






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






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






17. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






18. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






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






24. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






26. Pertaining to the heart and lung






27. Brachial and femoral






28. 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






29. Directly to wound






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






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






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






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






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






35. Will stop bleeding






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






37. Based on victims injury






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






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






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






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






42. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






44. 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






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






46. Get tetanus shot






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






48. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






49. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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