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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. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






3. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






4. 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






5. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






9. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






10. Get tetanus shot






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






12. Based on victims injury






13. Do not disturb






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






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






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






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






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






19. If fractures are present or suspected

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






21. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






22. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






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






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






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






28. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






29. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






32. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






36. Directly to wound






37. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






38. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






40. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






42. 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






43. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






46. 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






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






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






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






50. Cold applications