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






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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






8. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






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






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






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






15. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






17. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






18. 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






19. 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






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






21. 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






22. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






23. 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






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






25. Are injury to soft tissue






26. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






27. Cold applications






28. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






29. 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






30. 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






31. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






32. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






34. Do not disturb






35. Get tetanus shot






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






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






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






39. Brachial and femoral






40. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






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






44. Will stop bleeding






45. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






47. Directly to wound






48. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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