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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. 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






2. Based on victims injury






3. Directly to wound






4. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






8. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






9. 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






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






11. Do not disturb






12. Cold applications






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






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






15. 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






16. Will stop bleeding






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






18. Get tetanus shot






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






30. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






32. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






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






36. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






37. 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






38. Brachial and femoral






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






40. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






42. Are injury to soft tissue






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






44. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






45. 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






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






47. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






48. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






50. 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