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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. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






4. 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






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






6. 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






7. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






10. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






13. Do not disturb






14. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






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






18. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






19. Are injury to soft tissue






20. 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






21. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






22. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






25. Cold applications






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






27. 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






28. 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






29. Will stop bleeding






30. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






31. Directly to wound






32. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






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






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






37. Get tetanus shot






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






39. 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






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






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






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






43. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






46. 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






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






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






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






50. Based on victims injury