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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. 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






2. 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






3. If fractures are present or suspected

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4. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






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






9. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






10. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






12. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






13. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






14. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






17. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






18. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






21. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






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






25. Directly to wound






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






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






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






29. Based on victims injury






30. 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






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






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






33. Brachial and femoral






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






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






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






37. 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






38. Cold applications






39. Do not disturb






40. Will stop bleeding






41. Get tetanus shot






42. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






45. 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






46. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






47. 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






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






49. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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