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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. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






4. Will stop bleeding






5. If fractures are present or suspected


6. 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






7. Do not disturb






8. Directly to wound






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






17. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






18. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






19. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






20. 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






21. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






23. 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






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






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






26. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






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






29. Cold applications






30. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






31. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






33. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






36. Based on victims injury






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






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






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






40. Get tetanus shot






41. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






42. 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






43. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






44. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






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






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






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






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






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