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






2. 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






3. Will stop bleeding






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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






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






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






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






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






16. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






19. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






22. Based on victims injury






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






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






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






26. Brachial and femoral






27. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






30. Do not disturb






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






32. 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






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






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






35. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






36. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






37. Are classified as open or closed






38. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






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






42. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






43. 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






44. Cold applications






45. Get tetanus shot






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






47. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






50. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria