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






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






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






4. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death






5. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular






6. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation






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






8. 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






9. 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






10. Are injury to soft tissue






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Cold applications






18. Based on victims injury






19. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part






20. Will stop bleeding






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






22. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria






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






24. Brachial and femoral






25. Directly to wound






26. 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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus






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






34. 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






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






36. Do not move unless absolutely necessary






37. Is the first priority in caring for wounds






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






39. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)






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






41. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane






42. Pertaining to the heart and lung






43. 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






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






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






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






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






49. Do not disturb






50. If fractures are present or suspected