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






2. Will stop bleeding






3. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






5. If fractures are present or suspected


6. 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






7. 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






8. Based on victims injury






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






15. Are classified as open or closed






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






17. Get tetanus shot






18. 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






19. Do not disturb






20. Cold applications






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






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






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






24. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






26. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






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






30. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






33. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






35. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






38. Are injury to soft tissue






39. 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






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






41. Directly to wound






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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