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






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






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






4. Directly to wound






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






6. Pertaining to the heart and lung






7. Brachial and femoral






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






9. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






10. 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






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






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






13. 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






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






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






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






17. Will stop bleeding






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






19. Based on victims injury






20. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






22. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






23. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






26. 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






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






28. If fractures are present or suspected


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






30. 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






31. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






32. 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






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






34. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






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






38. Do not disturb






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






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






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






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






43. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






44. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






45. Are classified as open or closed






46. 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






47. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






48. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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