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






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






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






4. Are classified as open or closed






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






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






7. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






8. Get tetanus shot






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






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






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






24. Do not disturb






25. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






27. Directly to wound






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






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






30. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






31. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






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






34. 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






35. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






36. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






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






38. Pertaining to the heart and lung






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






40. 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






41. Placing a tube within or through the trachea






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






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






44. 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






45. Brachial and femoral






46. Are injury to soft tissue






47. 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






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






49. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






50. No break in skin - injury in underlying tissue