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






2. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






3. Pertaining to the heart and lung






4. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






6. Skin is pale (pallor) or bluish gray in color - skin is cool to touch - diaphoresis (excessive perspiration) may result in a wet - clammy feeling when the skin is touched






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






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






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






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






11. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






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






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






16. 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






17. 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






18. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






21. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






22. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






24. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






26. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






29. Directly to wound






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






31. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






34. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






35. 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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






44. Do not disturb






45. Are injury to soft tissue






46. Are classified as open or closed






47. Get tetanus shot






48. Based on victims injury






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






50. If fractures are present or suspected

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