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






2. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






6. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






8. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






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






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






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






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






14. Do not disturb






15. Brachial and femoral






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






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






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






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






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






21. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






23. 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






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






25. Cold applications






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






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






28. 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






29. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






31. Pertaining to the heart and lung






32. 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






33. Will stop bleeding






34. 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






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






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






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






38. 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






39. Get tetanus shot






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






41. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






42. Based on victims injury






43. Are injury to soft tissue






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






45. Directly to wound






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






47. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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