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






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






3. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






5. Cold applications






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






7. Based on victims injury






8. Do not disturb






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






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






11. 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






12. Brachial and femoral






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






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






15. 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






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






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






18. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






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






22. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






23. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






25. 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






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






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






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






29. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






30. 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






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






32. If fractures are present or suspected


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






34. 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






35. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






36. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Will stop bleeding






45. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






47. 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






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






49. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






50. Are injury to soft tissue