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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. 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






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






3. Get tetanus shot






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






5. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






6. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






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






9. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






10. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






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






14. 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






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






16. 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






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






18. Based on victims injury






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






20. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






21. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






22. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






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






24. Brachial and femoral






25. 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






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






27. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






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






31. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






34. If fractures are present or suspected

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






36. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






44. 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






45. Do not disturb






46. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue






47. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






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






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