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  • 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. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






2. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






3. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






4. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






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






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






9. Directly to wound






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






11. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






14. 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






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






16. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






17. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






18. Are injury to soft tissue






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






20. 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






21. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






22. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






25. 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






26. Do not disturb






27. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






28. 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






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






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






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






32. 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






33. Will stop bleeding






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






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






36. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






38. Cold applications






39. Brachial and femoral






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






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






42. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






44. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






46. Based on victims injury






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






48. 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






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






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