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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






2. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






3. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






5. If fractures are present or suspected


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






7. 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






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






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






10. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






12. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






13. 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






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






15. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






17. Will stop bleeding






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






19. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






22. Do not disturb






23. Based on victims injury






24. 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






25. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






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






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






30. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






33. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






36. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






37. Get tetanus shot






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






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






40. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






42. 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






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






44. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






48. 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






49. Directly to wound






50. 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