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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. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy






2. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






3. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






5. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






7. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






10. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






11. Get tetanus shot






12. Based on victims injury






13. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






15. Brachial and femoral






16. 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






17. Pertaining to the heart and lung






18. 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






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. If fractures are present or suspected

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






22. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






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






33. 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






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






35. Will stop bleeding






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






37. 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






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






39. Do not disturb






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. Directly to wound






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






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






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






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






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






47. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






48. Cold applications






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






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