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






2. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






3. Based on victims injury






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






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






6. Directly to wound






7. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






8. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






9. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






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






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






14. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






15. 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






16. Brachial and femoral






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






18. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






19. 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






20. Cold applications






21. 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






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






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






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






25. Are classified as open or closed






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






27. If fractures are present or suspected

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28. 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






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






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






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






32. Pertaining to the heart and lung






33. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






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






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






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






39. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






47. Will stop bleeding






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






49. Get tetanus shot






50. Is the first priority in caring for wounds