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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. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






3. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






4. 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






5. Get tetanus shot






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






7. Are classified as open or closed






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






9. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






10. 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






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






12. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






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






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






17. Are injury to soft tissue






18. 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






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






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






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






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






23. Do not disturb






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






31. 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






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






33. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






40. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






41. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






43. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






44. 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






45. Brachial and femoral






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






47. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






49. Based on victims injury






50. Pertaining to the heart and lung