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First Aid
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Subjects
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health-sciences
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first-aid
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt
Closed
Check pulse site
Mottled
Avulsion
2. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part
First Aid
bruise
Amputation
Neck or spine injury
3. Direct pressure - elevation - pressure bandage - pressure on pressure points
Amputation
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Other closed wounds
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
4. Can enter an open wound - lead to serious illness or death
Causes of shock
Seizure
Triage
Tetanus bacteria
5. Placing a tube within or through the trachea
Apply pressure
Bleeding
Endotracheal Intubation
Pressure
6. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin
The person
Other closed wounds
Causes of shock
Tetanus bacteria
7. Swelling (edema) - fever (pryexia) - pain - redness (erthyemia) - heat - pus (pustacles) - red streaks leading from wound
Signs of infection
Controlling bleeding
Pressure points
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
8. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth
Aura
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Pressure
Causes of shock
9. Caused by sharp objects - bleeding limited - increase chance of infection
Signs and symptoms of shock
Mottled
Check pulse site
Puncture
10. 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
First Aid
Open
Check pulse site
First Aid for minor wounds
11. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)
Triage
Purpose of First Aid
bruise
Amputation
12. Based on victims injury
Other closed wounds
Aura
Positioning a shock victim
bruise
13. To minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over
Apply pressure
Toxin
Purpose of First Aid
Triage
14. Get tetanus shot
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Tetanus bacteria
Neck or spine injury
<5years
15. 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
Apply pressure
Elevation
Causes of shock
Hemorrhage
16. Can bleed to death in a short period of time
Shock
Shock
The person
Pressure
17. Directly to wound
Laceration
Apply pressure
bruise
Neck or spine injury
18. Is the first priority in caring for wounds
Controlling bleeding
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Open
Hemorrhage
19. Pain and tenderness - swelling - deformity - cold and clammy skin - rapid and weak pulse - uncontrolled restlessness - vomited blood - blood in urine and feces
Apply pressure
General position for shock victim
Wounds
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
20. 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
Resuscitation
Pressure points
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Other closed wounds
21. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe
Bleeding
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Positioning a shock victim
Laceration
22. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue
Direct pressure
Tetanus bacteria
Closed
bruise
23. Do not disturb
Blood Clots
Shock
Causes of shock
General position for shock victim
24. Are classified as open or closed
Wounds
Aspiration
Direct pressure
Puncture
25. Raise above level of victims heart - continue to apply direct pressure while elevating
<5years
Elevation
Pressure
Wounds
26. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain
Check pulse site
Wounds
General position for shock victim
Neck or spine injury
27. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy
Don't elevate
Signs of infection
Seizure
Apply pressure
28. Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a seizure
Aura
Shock
Direct pressure
Seizure
29. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage
Pressure bandage
First Aid
Shock
Apply pressure
30. Responsiveness of the mind and to the impressions made by the senses
First Aid for minor wounds
Consciousness
Tetanus bacteria
bruise
31. Restoration of life or consciousness of a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage
Resuscitation
Tetanus bacteria
Mottled
Shock
32. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular
Direct pressure
Signs of infection
Respiratory system
Purpose of First Aid
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
Main artery
Signs and symptoms of shock
Purpose of First Aid
General position for shock victim
34. 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
Avulsion
Shock
Elevation
Maintaining body temperature
35. Brachial and femoral
Avulsion
Triage
Main pressure points
Maintaining body temperature
36. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death
Critical
Apply pressure
Avulsion
<5years
37. Use when direct pressure - elevation - and pressure bandage do not stop severe bleeding
General position for shock victim
Other closed wounds
Pressure points
Toxin
38. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid
Shock
Critical
Open
Pressure points
39. 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
General position for shock victim
Principles of care
Aspiration
Open
40. Skin scraped off - bleeding limited - infection must be prevented
Avulsion
Wounds
Tetanus bacteria
Abrasion
41. Do not move unless absolutely necessary
Other closed wounds
Neck or spine injury
Goals in the treatment of shock
Signs of infection
42. Pulse is rapid - weak - and difficult to feel - hypertension or below normal and may not be obtainable
Don't elevate
Main artery
Check pulse site
Circulatory system
43. Below bandage to assess for presence of a pulse and there should be no discoloration of skin
Check pulse site
Endotracheal Intubation
The person
Causes of shock
44. Tearing of tissue - jagged - irregular edges - heavy bleeding - contamination
Resuscitation
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Laceration
bruise
45. Caused by a sharp object - deep - damage to muscles
Main artery
First Aid for minor wounds
Incision
Triage
46. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part
Avulsion
Main pressure points
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Principles of care
47. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane
Open
Hemorrhage
Neck or spine injury
Signs of infection
48. Will stop bleeding
Direct pressure
Check pulse site
Signs of infection
Main pressure points
49. Is the immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness
Laceration
Abrasion
First Aid
Respiratory system
50. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature
Mottled
First Aid for minor wounds
Abrasion
Goals in the treatment of shock