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






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






3. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






6. Based on victims injury






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






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






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






10. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






13. Get tetanus shot






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






15. 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






16. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






17. Directly to wound






18. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






22. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






23. 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






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






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






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






27. Are classified as open or closed






28. Do not disturb






29. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






30. Will stop bleeding






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






32. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






33. 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






34. Cold applications






35. If fractures are present or suspected


36. Brachial and femoral






37. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






38. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






46. 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






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






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






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






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