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






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






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






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






5. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






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






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






10. Are classified as open or closed






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






12. 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






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






14. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






15. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






16. Brachial and femoral






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






18. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






19. Directly to wound






20. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






22. 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






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






24. 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






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






26. If fractures are present or suspected

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






28. Are injury to soft tissue






29. Will stop bleeding






30. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






31. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






32. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






41. Cold applications






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






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






44. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






45. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






48. 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






49. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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