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________ skin always burns easily and never tans.

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Type 1

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For aftercare of a second-degree sunburn, apply ________ in a thin layer.

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antibiotic ointment

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Because widespread cooling can cause hypothermia, cold should not be applied to more than ____ of an adult's body surface.

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20%

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Burns that penetrate all the skin layers and into the underlying fat and muscle are considered:

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third degree

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When using a cravat bandage for an injured eye, cover ________ to prevent the injured eye from moving.

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both eyes

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The extent of a burn can be estimated by considering the victim's hand size to be about ____ of his or her body surface.

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Under what minimal circumstances should medical attention be sought for the burn victim?

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The surface area of a second-degree burn is greater than 20% of the body surface area.

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Which type of burn injury is characterized by an entrance wound and an exit wound?

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True electrical injury

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Under what circumstances should medical attention be sought for the burn victim?

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When face, hands, feet, or genitals are burned. When only circumferential burns are present.

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Which of the following is used as a dressing?

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Gauze pads

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Do not try to neutralize a chemical process because the neutralization process may result in further damage caused by:

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heat production

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The redness of a sunburn is caused by ________.

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The dilation of small blood vessels

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Which type of electrical burn results when clothing or objects in direct contact with the skin are ignited by an electrical current?

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thermal

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Neglect and nonsupervision of children in the kitchen and bathtub are frequent causes of ________ burns in children.

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spill

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According to the rule of nines, what percentage of an adult's body surface is involved if both legs are burned?

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36%

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If you can safely reach the victim of electric shock caused by downed power lines, attempt to remove the wires:

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Do not attempt to remove any wires

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A second-degree burn is also described as ________.

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partial thickness

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Deaths and complications increase dramatically for burn victims from which age group?

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older than 55 years

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What is the first step in caring for dry chemicals spilled on the skin?

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brush off the substance and flush with water

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What type of dressing is made of large, thick absorbent sterile materials?

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Trauma dressings

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Flame, flash, and contact are terms to describe which type of injury?

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Electrical burns

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The most appropriate bandage for sprains and contusions is:

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elastic roller bandage

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Which of the following is placed directly over an open wound?

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Gauze pads

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A second-degree burn that covers a minimum of ________ of the body surface area in children or elderly victims needs medical care.

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10%-20%

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An important fact related to chemical burns is:

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tissue destruction will continue until the chemical agent is removed.

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Which of the following statements concerning bandages is correct?

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a bandage should be clean

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Which bandage is most appropriate for use as a sling?

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Triangular bandage

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The first step in caring for a burn victim with a first-degree or small second-degree burn is to

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run cold tap water over the wound as soon as possible

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Because widespread cooling can cause hypothermia, cold should not be applied to more than ____ of an adult's body surface.

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20%

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The three types of chemicals responsible for most chemical burns are:

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acids, alkalis, organic compounds

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Scald burns are the result of contact with

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hot liquid

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Which type of dressing is useful for small wounds?

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Gauze pads and adhesive strips

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A rough guide known as the ________ assigns a percentage value of total body surface area (BSA) to each part of an adult's body.

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rule of nines

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Blisters, swelling, weeping of fluids, and severe pain are characteristics of which type of burn?

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second degree

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How long should cold be applied to the burned area?

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until the burn is pain free

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Burns that extend through the entire outer layer and into the inner skin layer are considered:

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second degree (partial thickness)

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An aloe vera gel or moisturizer may be applied to which type of burn?

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first degree burn

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Because widespread cooling can cause hypothermia, cold should not be applied to more than ____ of a child's body surface.

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10%

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Which type of chemical substance may be activated if flushed with water?

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dry chemicals

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At what temperature does skin death and injury occur?

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at about 133°F

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A(n) ________ burn is the result of an acid or alkali substance touching the skin.

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chemical

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A(n) ________ burn results when an area of the body is fully immersed in a hot liquid.

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immersion

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Which method of applying a roller bandage can be used to wrap an injury to the ankle or foot?

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figure eight method

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An estimated 80% of all burn injuries occur:

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in the home

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For small or scattered burns, use the quick ________ to assess the extent of the burn.

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rule of the hand

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A(n) ________ burn occurs when a liquid spills, drops, or is thrown on a person.

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spill

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Basic types of bandages include roller bandages, self-adhesive bandages, elastic bandages, triangular bandages, and ________.

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adhesive tape

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The pain and inflammation from a burn can be relieved by taking:

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aspirin (adults only) or ibuprofen.

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Scald burns are the result of contact with:

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hot liquids

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Which type of burn requires removal of dead tissue and a skin graft to heal properly?

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third degree

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Hot, burned, or smoldering clothing should be removed:

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immediately

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Which method of applying a roller bandage can be used to cover a wound of the leg?

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spiral method

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Which type of dressing is used for small cuts and abrasions and is a combination of a sterile dressing and a bandage?

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adhesive strips

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When washing chemicals from the body, the area should be flushed for at least ____ minutes.

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20 minutes

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_________ skin rarely burns and tans deeply.

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type V

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Which type of spinal injury radiates pain down the legs?

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lower back

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To remove a loose object from the eye:

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try flushing the object out by rinsing the eye gently with warm water.

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Clear or pink watery fluid dripping from the nose or ear is a sign of a:

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skull fracture

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A ________ is a break or a crack in the cranium.

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skull fracture

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A blow to the head strong enough to cause a contusion at the site of impact, as well as move the brain, causing it to hit the opposite side of the skull is a:

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coup-contrecoup injury.

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What is the name of a condition in which the brain does not receive any oxygen?

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anoxia

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What should be done for the unresponsive victim's eyes?

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cover them with moist dressings

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An injury in which objects such as a bullet, knife, or other sharp object enters the brain is called a:

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penetration injury

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With proper treatment, the ________ of knocked-out teeth can be saved.

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majority

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An injury in which shaking or strong rotation of the head causes a tearing injury is called a:

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diffuse axonal injury

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Which type of nosebleed is the most common?

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Which type of spinal injury radiates pain around the ribs?

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upper back

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Which type of brain injury occurs when a blow to the head alters the function of the brain?

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concussion

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________ in the eye are the most frequent eye injury and can be painful.

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loose objects

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Should you remove the helmet from a head-injury victim?

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Generally, no—remove the helmet in only a few instances.

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To treat a loosened tooth:

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have the patient bite down on a piece of gauze

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Which type of spinal injury radiates pain to the arms?

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neck

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How should you care for cuts of the eye or lid?

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bandage both eyes lightly

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If an eye is avulsed from its socket:

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cover the eye loosely with a moist, sterile dressing

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Which type of brain injury is a bruising of brain tissue?

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contusion

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A tooth often can be successfully reimplanted if it has been put back into its socket within ____ minutes after the injury.

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When should you suspect a penetrating eye injury?

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the lid is lacerated or cut

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For chemical burns of the eye, flush the eye continuously for at least:

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20 minutes

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A spinal injury victim often describes the pain felt as:

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electric

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What is the name of a condition in which the brain receives some but not enough oxygen?

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hypoxia

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If a nosebleed continues bleeding after pinching the nostrils, you should:

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have the victim gently blow the nose , and then resume pinching the nostrils

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A spinal injury victim who is in water should be:

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immobilized and kept in water

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About ________ of head-injury victims also have a spinal injury.

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15% to 20%

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A concussion is considered a ________.

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mild traumatic brain injury

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To treat ultraviolet light burns to the eyes:

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cover both eyes with cold, wet packs

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When flushing an eye burned by chemicals:

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hold the victim's head under a faucet, or pour water into the eye from a clean container.

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Most nosebleeds:

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are self limited

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How should you control bleeding when a depressed skull fracture is suspected?

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Apply pressure around the edges of the wound.

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Which type of chemical penetrates the eye deeper and continues to burn longer?

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alkalis

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In cases of scalp wounds, the first aider should expect ________ bleeding.

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profuse

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An object caught between teeth is best removed by:

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using dental floss

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To check for spine injury in an unresponsive victim:

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pinch the victim's hands and feet

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Following a head injury, should the victim be allowed to sleep?

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yes, let the victim sleep but wake him or her every 2 hours

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The first aider should place a victim with a scalp wound:

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with head slightly elevated

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A type of nosebleed is:

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anterior and posterior

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What is the primary symptom of fractured ribs?

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pain

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For an abdominal wound in which organs protrude, you should:

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cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing.

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Closed abdominal injuries are also known as _________.

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blunt injuries

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If the chest wall moves in a direction opposite to that of the rest of the chest wall during breathing, the victim is experiencing ________.

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paradoxical chest movement

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________ occur when the internal abdominal tissues are damaged but the skin is unbroken.

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closed abdominal injuries

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The condition where air in the chest cavity cannot exit, causing pressures that reduce heart and lung function, is called ________.

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tension pneumothorax

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Signs and symptoms of flail chest include:

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abnormal movement of part of the chest wall during breathing.

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Pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax are examples of injuries that can happen to the ________.

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lungs

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If the victim has trouble breathing after you have sealed a sucking chest wound, you should:

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remove the seal to let air escape, and then reapply.

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Broken ribs usually occur along the side of the ________.

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chest

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In a ________, the skin is not broken.

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closed chest injury

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How do you care for a sucking chest wound?

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seal the wound

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Open abdominal injuries are also known as:

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penetrating injury

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closed abdominal injuries are also known as

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blunt injury

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Paradoxical movement is a sign of ________.

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flail chest

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What can be used to stabilize fractured ribs?

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A soft object, such as a pillow

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The condition where air fills a portion of the chest cavity is called ________.

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pneumothorax

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Emergency care of a flail chest includes:

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supporting the chest

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Signs and symptoms of flail chest include:

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abnormal movement of part of the chest wall during breathing.

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A fracture that commonly occurs in children whose bones are pliable is called:

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greenstick

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A fracture in which the bone is fragmented into more than two pieces is called

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comminuted

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The recommended treatment for muscle strains is:

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RICE

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A ________ occurs when a joint is twisted or stretched beyond its normal range of motion.

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sprain

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A ________ results when the muscle is stretched beyond its normal range of motion.

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strain

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A fracture that cuts across the bone at right angles to the bone's long axis is called:

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transverse

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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a muscle contusion?

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A black-and-blue mark appearing hours after the injury

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Which joints are most often sprained?

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knees and ankles

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Muscle contusions result from:

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a blow to the muscle

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A fracture in which the bone is fragmented into more than two pieces is called:

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comminuted

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If the fracture results in the bone protruding through the skin, it is considered a(n):

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open fracture

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The two classifications for fractures are:

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open and closed

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What injury results when a joint comes apart and stays apart?

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dislocation

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A ________ occurs when a muscle goes into an uncontrolled spasm and contraction.

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cramp

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When the fracture line crosses the bone in a slanting direction, the fracture is called:

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oblique

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The M in CSM stands for:

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movement

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The C in CSM stands for:

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circulation

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The S in CSM stands for:

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sensation

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When applying a compression bandage to an injured area, always wrap ________ the injury upward.

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from below

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A "shoulder pointer" is a ________ about the shoulder.

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contusion

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What size elastic bandage is most appropriate for an injury of the elbow or arm?

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3 inch

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When applying compression to an injured area, the first aider should use:

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an elastic roller bandage

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The mnemonic DOTS can help you remember:

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how to examine an area

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In the mnemonic RICE, the C stands for:

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compression

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When using the rule of thirds when examining an extremity

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the bone is divided into thirds

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What size elastic bandage is most appropriate for an injury of the ankle, knee, or leg?

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4 inch

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Fractures of the clavicle usually result from the victim falling with the _______ outstretched.

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arm and hand

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The first aider should consider the ________ of injury (COI) in evaluating the possibility of a fracture and its location.

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cause of injury

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During the first 48 to 72 hours after a bone, joint, or muscle injury, the victim should:

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rice treatment

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How long should the injured part be elevated?

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for the first 24 hours

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The pain from a sprained finger will be ________ of the injured joint.

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directly over the side

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A ________ results when there are breaks in the bone.

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fracture

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If a splinter enters the skin under the nail and breaks off flush, it can be removed by:

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soaking the finger in water until the splinter swells, and then pulling it out with tweezers.

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An elastic bandage should be worn continuously for ________ hours.

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18 to 24 hours

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An injury to the shoulder resulting in complete loss of function is ________ to be a dislocation than a fracture.

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more likely

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What size elastic bandage is most appropriate for an injury of the hand, wrist, or foot?

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2 inch

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Shin splints is a term that describes pain in the ________ of the lower leg.

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front

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An injury in which a nail is partly or completely torn loose is known as a:

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nail avulsion

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A victim with a dislocated shoulder will not be able to bring the dislocated arm:

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across the opposite shoulder

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A hip is usually fractured by:

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a fall

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Golfer's elbow is an inflammation of the ________ on the inside of the elbow.

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tendon

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All ________ fractures and dislocations should be considered serious and treated with extreme care.

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elbow

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The rule of thirds is helpful when checking the victim for ________ injuries.

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extremity

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If an ankle pulse is absent in a knee-dislocation victim, the first aider should make ____ attempt(s) to straighten the knee.

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the first aider should instead seek medical attention

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A hip fracture is a fracture of:

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the upper end of the femur

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How long and how frequently should cold be applied to the injured area during the first 24 to 48 hours?

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20 to 30 minutes every 2 or 3 hours

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The victim with a dislocated shoulder will almost always hold the upper arm:

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away from the body

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The deformity from a patella dislocation will be:

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very painful

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Most ankle sprains are caused by the ankle having turned or twisted:

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outward

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Once the initial swelling has decreased, discontinue immobilization of the injured ankle and begin:

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range of motion exercises

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Repeated arm movement, as in many of the throwing sports (eg, baseball), often results in painful:

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tendonitis

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An ankle injury typically heals within ________.

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4 to 6 weeks

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Tennis elbow results from sharp, quick twists of the ________.

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wrist

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A lumplike deformity on the back of the wrist, along with pain, tenderness, and swelling, can indicate:

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a fractured wrist

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Within 3 to 7 days following an ankle injury, the victim should:

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use a contrast bath

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In the mnemonic RICE, the I stands for:

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ice

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To use a contrast bath, submerge the ankle for ____ minute(s) in cold water, and then submerge for ____ minute(s) in warm water.

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1, 4

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The painful pressure caused by accumulation of blood under a fingernail or toenail can be relieved by:

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melting a hole through the nail with a red-hot paperclip.

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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of finger dislocation?

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shortening of the finger

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Stabilize the ________ with two boards that extend from the upper thigh to the bottom of the foot.

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lower leg

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In what position should the hand be placed when splinting the wrist, hand, and fingers?

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position of function

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Always stabilize an injured knee in which position?

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in the position found

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To further stabilize an ankle after treating with the RICE procedure:

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wrap a pillow or blanket around the ankle and foot and tie with cravats.

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An open triangular bandage can be used as a ________.

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sling

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A shoulder dislocation is most comfortable for the victim when:

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a pillow or blanket is placed between the injured arm and chest.

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Fractures of the humerus should be stabilized using:

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a rigid splint

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When splinting the forearm, keep the victim's thumb:

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turned upright

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The ________ can help you decide what to splint.

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rule of thirds

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Pelvis and hip fractures require:

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a long backboard

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The elbow must be splinted:

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in the position it is found

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A fractured femur is best splinted with a:

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traction splint

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When should a fracture be stabilized?

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before you move the victim

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A device used to stabilize a fracture or a dislocation is called:

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a splint

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A folded triangular bandage can be used as a ________ in conjunction with a sling.

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swathe

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If the victim has a possible spine injury as well as an extremity injury:

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splint the spine first by stabilization

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When should you attempt to line up a fracture?

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Only if the preceding two conditions are met, and you are more than 1 hour from medical care

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Before applying a splint, you should always:

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check CSM

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For a fracture of the ________ third of a bone, stabilize the joints above and below the fracture.

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middle

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