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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Spotted - with patches of color. pertain to what you would see with a severely burned pt






2. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






5. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






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






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






10. 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






11. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






12. Based on victims injury






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






14. Get tetanus shot






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. Can bleed to death in a short period of time






17. Directly to wound






18. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






20. 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






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






22. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






23. Do not disturb






24. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






33. 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






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. Brachial and femoral






36. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






39. 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






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






41. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






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






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






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






47. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






48. Will stop bleeding






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






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