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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. 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






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






3. 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






4. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






6. Do not disturb






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Cold applications






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






15. 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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Brachial and femoral






22. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






24. 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






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






26. Will stop bleeding






27. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






30. Are injury to soft tissue






31. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






34. Based on victims injury






35. 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






36. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






37. Directly to wound






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






39. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






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






43. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






45. If fractures are present or suspected


46. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






47. 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






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






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






50. Do not move unless absolutely necessary