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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. 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






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






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






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






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






6. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






7. 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






8. 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






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






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






11. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






12. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






13. Are classified as open or closed






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






15. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






16. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






17. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






20. Directly to wound






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






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






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






24. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






26. Get tetanus shot






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






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. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






32. Brachial and femoral






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






34. Cold applications






35. Do not disturb






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






37. 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






38. 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






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






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






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






42. Will stop bleeding






43. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






44. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






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






48. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






50. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane