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