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






2. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






4. Are injury to soft tissue






5. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






8. 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






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






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






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






12. 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






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






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






15. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






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






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






20. Brachial and femoral






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






22. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






23. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






26. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






27. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






30. Get tetanus shot






31. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






32. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






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






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






37. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






39. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






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






42. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






43. 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






44. Directly to wound






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






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






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






48. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






50. Will stop bleeding