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First Aid Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. A cut or injury caused by a sharp object






2. Type of shock- Serve bleeding or loss of blood plasma






3. Caused by ingesting various substances - injecting substances - or contacting the skin with poison






4. Anaphylactic - cardiogenic - hemorrhagic - metabolic - neurogenic - psychogenic - respiratory - and septic






5. Poison control center






6. Actual freezing of tissue fluids accompanied by damage to the skin and underlying tissues






7. Hyperglycemia is caused by an increase in the level of glucose






8. An injury to the tissues surrounding a joint






9. Type of shock- Damage to heart muscle from heart attack or cardiac arrest






10. Wounds or blows to the head or skull can result in injury to the brain






11. A body part is cut off or separated from the body






12. Poison has been swallowed






13. Caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures






14. Cause a epistaxis (nosebleeds)






15. Result in rupture or perforation of the eardrum






16. The skin is scraped off






17. Have a series of straps that extend around the neck and/or thoracic region






18. Second degree burn; blistered - skin moist - pink or red. burns epidermis and dermis






19. Involves tearing of the tissues by way of excessive force such as knife - scissors -or razor blade






20. Tissue is torn or separated from victim's body






21. An injury that can be caused by fire - heat - chemicals agents - radiation - and/or electricity






22. Fist degree burn; skin red - dry. burn epidermis






23. Involves danger of vision loss






24. Occurs when there is a temporary reduction in the supply of blood to the brain






25. Type of shock- Injury and trauma to brain and/or spinal cord






26. Occurs when a victim is exposed to heat and experiences a loss of fluids through sweating. Body temperature is abnormal or just slightly elevated






27. Usually medical emergencies because the heart - lungs - and major blood vessels may be involved






28. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - apoplexy - or cerebral thrombosis






29. Third degree burn; charring - skin black - brown - red. burns all layers of skin plus the underlying tissue






30. Caused by sharp object such as pin - nail - or pointed instrument






31. Caused by chemicals or poisons coming in contact with the victim's skin






32. Coronary thrombosis - coronary occlusion - or myocardial infarction






33. Type of shock- Trauma to respiratory tract; Respiratory distress or arrest (chronic disease - choking)






34. Immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness until experts can take over






35. Occurs when an insect - spider - or snake bites or stings an individual






36. Type of seizure - a strong - involuntary contraction of muscles






37. Inhalation of dangerous gases






38. Hypoglycemia is caused by an excess amount of insulin (and low level of glucose) in the bloodstream






39. Diabetic coma and insulin shock






40. A break in a bone






41. Involves injury to the soft tissues; usually classified as open or closed






42. The overstretching of a muscle






43. Type of shock- acute infection (toxic shock syndrome)






44. Devices that can be used to immobilize injured parts when fractures - dislocations - and other similar injuries are present or suspected






45. A condition is which the body temperature is less that 95






46. A method of prioritizing treatment






47. Caused by exposure to heat; muscle cramps and spasms results form the loss of water and salt through perspiration






48. Type of shock- Hypersensitive or allergic reaction to a substance such as food - medications - insect stings or bites - or snake bites






49. Can be performed on adults - children - and infants






50. Type of shock- Emotional distress such as anger - fear - or grief