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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. Get tetanus shot






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






3. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






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






7. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






15. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






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






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






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






21. Cold applications






22. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






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






26. 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






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






28. Do not disturb






29. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth






30. Based on victims injury






31. 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






32. Directly to wound






33. 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






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






35. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






39. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






41. Brachial and femoral






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






43. 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






44. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






46. Are injury to soft tissue






47. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






49. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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