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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. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






2. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






3. Brachial and femoral






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






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






6. 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






7. 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






8. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






9. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






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






14. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






21. Directly to wound






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






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






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






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






26. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






28. Cold applications






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






30. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






31. Based on victims injury






32. 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






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






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






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






36. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






37. If fractures are present or suspected

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38. Will stop bleeding






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






40. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






41. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






42. Are injury to soft tissue






43. Get tetanus shot






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






45. Do not disturb






46. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






48. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






49. 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






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