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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. Based on victims injury






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






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






4. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






7. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






9. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






10. Cold applications






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






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






13. 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






14. 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






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






16. Pertaining to the heart and lung






17. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






19. Directly to wound






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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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






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






26. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






30. Brachial and femoral






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






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






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






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






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






37. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






38. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






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






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






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






44. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






46. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






48. 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






49. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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