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






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






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






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






5. Are classified as open or closed






6. 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






7. Are injury to soft tissue






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






9. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






12. 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






13. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






14. Do not disturb






15. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






16. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






19. 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






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






21. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






24. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Will stop bleeding






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






33. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






34. Brachial and femoral






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






36. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






39. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






40. 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






41. If fractures are present or suspected

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






43. Get tetanus shot






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






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






46. Directly to wound






47. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






50. Cold applications