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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. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






4. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






6. Pertaining to the heart and lung






7. 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






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






9. Do not disturb






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. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






12. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






20. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






22. Based on victims injury






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. Brachial and femoral






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






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






35. Cold applications






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






37. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






39. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






40. 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






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






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






43. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






45. Get tetanus shot






46. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






49. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






50. 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