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






2. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






5. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






7. 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






8. 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






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






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






11. Do not disturb






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






13. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






15. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






16. 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






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






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






19. 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






20. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






21. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






23. If fractures are present or suspected


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






25. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






27. Cold applications






28. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






30. 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






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






32. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






34. Directly to wound






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






43. Are classified as open or closed






44. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






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






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






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






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