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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. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






2. Get tetanus shot






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






4. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






5. 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






6. 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






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






8. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






11. Are classified as open or closed






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






13. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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. Directly to wound






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






18. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






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






22. Cold applications






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






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






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






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






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






28. If fractures are present or suspected

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






30. Brachial and femoral






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






32. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






34. 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






35. Will stop bleeding






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






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






38. 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






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






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






41. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






42. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






43. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






46. 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






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






48. Based on victims injury






49. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






50. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue