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






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






3. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. 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






10. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






11. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






12. Based on victims injury






13. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






14. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






16. 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






17. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






19. Get tetanus shot






20. Will stop bleeding






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






22. Are classified as open or closed






23. Directly to wound






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






25. 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






26. If fractures are present or suspected

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






28. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






29. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






32. 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






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






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






35. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Do not disturb






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






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






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






48. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






49. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






50. Pertaining to the heart and lung