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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. 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






2. 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






3. 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






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






5. Will stop bleeding






6. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






8. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






11. Pertaining to the heart and lung






12. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






14. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






15. Brachial and femoral






16. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






19. Get tetanus shot






20. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






21. Are classified as open or closed






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






23. 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






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






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






26. Cold applications






27. 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






28. Directly to wound






29. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






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






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






34. Do not disturb






35. If fractures are present or suspected

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






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






38. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






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






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






49. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






50. Based on victims injury






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