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