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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. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy






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






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






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






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






6. Directly to wound






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






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






9. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






11. Based on victims injury






12. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






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






16. 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






17. Do not disturb






18. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






19. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






20. Get tetanus shot






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






22. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






24. 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






25. If fractures are present or suspected

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26. Are injury to soft tissue






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






28. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






31. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






34. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






36. 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






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






38. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






39. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






40. 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






41. Brachial and femoral






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






43. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






44. Will stop bleeding






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






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






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






48. 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






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






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