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






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






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






4. Are classified as open or closed






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






6. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






7. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






8. 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






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






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






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






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






13. Do not disturb






14. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






15. If fractures are present or suspected

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16. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






18. Will stop bleeding






19. 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






20. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






21. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






23. 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






24. Based on victims injury






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






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






27. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






29. 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






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






31. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






33. 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






34. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






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






38. Directly to wound






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






40. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






41. Get tetanus shot






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Brachial and femoral






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






50. Pertaining to the heart and lung