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First Aid
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death
Shock
Critical
Elevation
Toxin
2. Directly to wound
Apply pressure
Principles of care
Shock
<5years
3. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue
Bleeding
Main pressure points
Closed
Cardiopulmonary
4. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria
Direct pressure
Integumentary system
Open
Toxin
5. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part
Avulsion
bruise
Toxin
General position for shock victim
6. Are classified as open or closed
Wounds
Bleeding
Signs and symptoms of shock
Elevation
7. Pertaining to the heart and lung
Goals in the treatment of shock
Direct pressure
Cardiopulmonary
Puncture
8. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid
Elevation
Triage
Amputation
Shock
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
Pressure bandage
Aura
Signs and symptoms of shock
The person
10. To minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over
Causes of shock
Resuscitation
Consciousness
Purpose of First Aid
11. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature
Elevation
Causes of shock
Shock
Goals in the treatment of shock
12. 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
Maintaining body temperature
Principles of care
General position for shock victim
Positioning a shock victim
13. Can bleed to death in a short period of time
<5years
The person
Direct pressure
Tetanus bacteria
14. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Don't elevate
Tetanus bacteria
Shock
15. 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
Integumentary system
First Aid
Endotracheal Intubation
Purpose of First Aid
16. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe
Integumentary system
Pressure points
Neck or spine injury
Bleeding
17. Act of inhaling foreign matter - usually emesis - into the respiratory tract
Aspiration
Abrasion
Signs of infection
Controlling bleeding
18. Responsiveness of the mind and to the impressions made by the senses
Triage
Check pulse site
Consciousness
Elevation
19. Placing a tube within or through the trachea
Main artery
Endotracheal Intubation
Triage
Open
20. Based on victims injury
Triage
Signs and symptoms of shock
Positioning a shock victim
Hemorrhage
21. Abnormal external or internal bleeding (copious loss of bld)
Amputation
Hemorrhage
Bleeding
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
22. 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
Causes of shock
Laceration
Maintaining body temperature
Resuscitation
23. Pressure should be applied to this - press against underlying bone
Resuscitation
Don't elevate
Main artery
Main pressure points
24. Will stop bleeding
Bleeding
First Aid
Direct pressure
Respiratory system
25. Do not disturb
Pressure bandage
Blood Clots
Other closed wounds
Laceration
26. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin
Tetanus bacteria
Purpose of First Aid
Endotracheal Intubation
Tourniquet
27. 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
Other closed wounds
Critical
Shock
Neck or spine injury
28. 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
Tetanus bacteria
Endotracheal Intubation
Direct pressure
First Aid for minor wounds
29. Restoration of life or consciousness of a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage
Resuscitation
Other closed wounds
Incision
Triage
30. 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
Causes of shock
Pressure
Direct pressure
Purpose of First Aid
31. Below bandage to assess for presence of a pulse and there should be no discoloration of skin
Abrasion
Check pulse site
<5years
Tourniquet
32. Used for wounds - if not available use linen type cloth
Goals in the treatment of shock
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Amputation
Open
33. Caused by sharp objects - bleeding limited - increase chance of infection
Puncture
Main pressure points
Amputation
Tourniquet
34. Direct pressure - elevation - pressure bandage - pressure on pressure points
Avulsion
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
<5years
General position for shock victim
35. Are injury to soft tissue
bruise
Wounds
Consciousness
The person
36. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)
Closed
Signs and symptoms of shock
Triage
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
37. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes or until bleeding stops
Tourniquet
Pressure
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Incision
38. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus
Wounds
Open
Tetanus bacteria
Avulsion
39. Raise above level of victims heart - continue to apply direct pressure while elevating
Consciousness
Shock
Elevation
Purpose of First Aid
40. Get tetanus shot
First Aid
<5years
Principles of care
Abrasion
41. Swelling (edema) - fever (pryexia) - pain - redness (erthyemia) - heat - pus (pustacles) - red streaks leading from wound
Respiratory system
First Aid
Closed
Signs of infection
42. Pulse is rapid - weak - and difficult to feel - hypertension or below normal and may not be obtainable
Direct pressure
Circulatory system
Laceration
Shock
43. Pain and tenderness - swelling - deformity - cold and clammy skin - rapid and weak pulse - uncontrolled restlessness - vomited blood - blood in urine and feces
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Wounds
bruise
44. A clinical set of signs and symptoms that are associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially brain and heart
Seizure
Laceration
Shock
Critical
45. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy
Mottled
Seizure
Direct pressure
Critical
46. Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a seizure
Aura
Pressure bandage
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Other closed wounds
47. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain
Signs of infection
General position for shock victim
Shock
Neck or spine injury
48. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part
Triage
Check pulse site
Amputation
Tetanus bacteria
49. Is the immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness
Shock
<5years
Signs of infection
First Aid
50. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular
Check pulse site
Tetanus bacteria
Elevation
Respiratory system
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