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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. Brachial and femoral






2. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






3. Get tetanus shot






4. Are injury to soft tissue






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






6. Will stop bleeding






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






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






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






10. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






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






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






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






16. If fractures are present or suspected


17. 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






18. Based on victims injury






19. 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






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






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






22. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid






23. 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






24. Act of inhaling foreign matter - usually emesis - into the respiratory tract






25. 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






26. Directly to wound






27. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe






28. Do not disturb






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






35. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






36. 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






37. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






40. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






41. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






42. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






43. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






44. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain






45. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






47. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






49. Are classified as open or closed






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