SUBJECTS
|
BROWSE
|
CAREER CENTER
|
POPULAR
|
JOIN
|
LOGIN
Business Skills
|
Soft Skills
|
Basic Literacy
|
Certifications
About
|
Help
|
Privacy
|
Terms
|
Email
Search
Test your basic knowledge |
First Aid
Start Test
Study First
Subjects
:
health-sciences
,
first-aid
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
study here
.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. Instrument used to compress a bld vessel by application around an extremity
Tourniquet
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Tetanus bacteria
The person
2. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes or until bleeding stops
Shock
Open
Pressure
Blood Clots
3. Poison produced by animals - plants - or bacteria
Tetanus bacteria
Toxin
Purpose of First Aid
Circulatory system
4. Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a seizure
Shock
Pressure
bruise
Aura
5. 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
Elevation
Goals in the treatment of shock
Causes of shock
Incision
6. Directly to wound
Incision
Pressure points
Apply pressure
Check pulse site
7. Restoration of life or consciousness of a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage
General position for shock victim
Shock
Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary
8. A clinical set of signs and symptoms that are associated with an inadequate supply of blood to body organs - especially brain and heart
Check pulse site
Critical
Shock
Principles of care
9. Get tetanus shot
Apply pressure
Puncture
Bleeding
<5years
10. Swelling (edema) - fever (pryexia) - pain - redness (erthyemia) - heat - pus (pustacles) - red streaks leading from wound
Respiratory system
Resuscitation
Signs of infection
Incision
11. 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
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Main artery
Direct pressure
Principles of care
12. Do not move unless absolutely necessary
Purpose of First Aid
Tetanus bacteria
Neck or spine injury
Signs and symptoms of shock
13. Is the immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness
Avulsion
First Aid
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Endotracheal Intubation
14. Result in bleeding - infection or tetanus
Signs and symptoms of shock
Wounds
Principles of care
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
15. Pertaining to to a crisis or danger of death
Direct pressure
Amputation
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Critical
16. Pressure should be applied to this - press against underlying bone
Main artery
Hemorrhage
Principles of care
First Aid for minor wounds
17. Pertaining to the heart and lung
Resuscitation
Aspiration
Elevation
Cardiopulmonary
18. Are injury to soft tissue
Aspiration
Tourniquet
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Wounds
19. Pain and tenderness - swelling - deformity - cold and clammy skin - rapid and weak pulse - uncontrolled restlessness - vomited blood - blood in urine and feces
Pressure
Puncture
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Hemorrhage
20. Caused by a sharp object - deep - damage to muscles
Aspiration
Other closed wounds
Critical
Incision
21. Brachial and femoral
Main pressure points
Puncture
Don't elevate
Tourniquet
22. Use when direct pressure - elevation - and pressure bandage do not stop severe bleeding
Pressure points
Wounds
Mottled
Resuscitation
23. Direct pressure - elevation - pressure bandage - pressure on pressure points
Signs and symptoms of shock
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Pressure
Pressure bandage
24. Use when bleeding is under control - maintain direct pressure - apply additional dressing - use a roller bandage
Tetanus bacteria
Pressure bandage
Cardiopulmonary
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
25. Can lead to death - even if injury is not fatal - can occur with any injury or illness requiring first aid
Controlling bleeding
bruise
Shock
Abrasion
26. Is most common in puncture sites and wounds that involve tissue damage under the skin
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
Purpose of First Aid
Tetanus bacteria
Aspiration
27. Will stop bleeding
Direct pressure
Elevation
Tetanus bacteria
Purpose of First Aid
28. If fractures are present or suspected
Warning
: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in
/var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php
on line
183
29. Sudden attack of a dz uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy
Seizure
Thick dressing or Sterile gauze
Shock
Bleeding
30. Respirations are rapid - shallow and may be irregular
Respiratory system
Integumentary system
Principles of care
Aura
31. Below bandage to assess for presence of a pulse and there should be no discoloration of skin
Shock
Signs and symptoms of cold wounds
First Aid for minor wounds
Check pulse site
32. Torn or separated from body - bleeding heavy - preserve body part
Avulsion
Toxin
Direct pressure
Pressure bandage
33. Can come from arteries-life threatening - veins and capillaries-less severe
4 Main Methods of Controlling Bleeding (DEPP)
Bleeding
Other closed wounds
Endotracheal Intubation
34. Setting priorities for care of victim(s)
Toxin
Principles of care
Pressure points
Triage
35. Act of inhaling foreign matter - usually emesis - into the respiratory tract
Triage
Open
The person
Aspiration
36. Can enter an open wound - lead to serious illness or death
Resuscitation
Check pulse site
bruise
Tetanus bacteria
37. Skin scraped off - bleeding limited - infection must be prevented
Causes of shock
Respiratory system
Abrasion
Blood Clots
38. Eliminate the cause - improve circulation especially to the brain and heart - provide an adequate oxygen supply - maintain the body temperature
Tetanus bacteria
Shock
The person
Goals in the treatment of shock
39. Body part cut off - preserve amputated part
First Aid
Tetanus bacteria
Amputation
Signs of infection
40. Condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation
First Aid
Other closed wounds
bruise
Shock
41. 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
Integumentary system
Hemorrhage
Blood Clots
Pressure points
42. Lying flat on back to improve circulation - raise feet 12in to provide additional blood to heart and brain
First Aid for minor wounds
Blood Clots
General position for shock victim
Aspiration
43. Abnormal external or internal bleeding (copious loss of bld)
Direct pressure
Apply pressure
Signs and symptoms of shock
Hemorrhage
44. Is a break in skin or mucous membrane
Open
First Aid for minor wounds
Shock
Blood Clots
45. Is the first priority in caring for wounds
Main pressure points
Wounds
Tourniquet
Controlling bleeding
46. Can bleed to death in a short period of time
The person
Seizure
First Aid for minor wounds
Apply pressure
47. Do not disturb
Laceration
Check pulse site
Incision
Blood Clots
48. Tearing of tissue - jagged - irregular edges - heavy bleeding - contamination
Pressure
Mottled
Laceration
Principles of care
49. 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
Wounds
Critical
Check pulse site
Other closed wounds
50. 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
Maintaining body temperature
Integumentary system
Toxin
Abrasion