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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Brachial and femoral






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






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






10. 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






11. 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






12. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






13. Pertaining to the heart and lung






14. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






15. 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






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






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






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






19. Cold applications






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






21. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






23. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






24. Are injury to soft tissue






25. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






26. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






29. 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






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






31. Are classified as open or closed






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






33. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






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






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






38. 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






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






40. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






42. Will stop bleeding






43. 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






44. Directly to wound






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






46. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






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






50. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)