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