First Aid Chp 8, 9, 10 – Flashcards
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Rapid blood loss of ______ quart(s) or more in an adult can lead to shock and death A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
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A. 1
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The term _______ refers to a large amount of bleeding in a short time a. hematoma b. contusion c. hemorrhage
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c. hemorrhage
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In ________ bleeding, blood spurts up to several feet from the wound: a. arterial b. venous c. capillary
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a. arterial
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Blood from ________ flows steadily or gushes a. arterial b. venous c. capillary
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b. veins
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In healthy adult, initial clot function normally takes about _____ minutes a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20
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b. 10
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If a dressing becomes blood-soaked, you should remove the blood-soaked dressing and apply a new dressing over the wound. a. true b. false
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b. false
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What s the most effective method for controlling most types of bleeding? a. direct pressure over the wound b. pressure-point technique c. a tourniquet d. running cold water over the wound
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a. direct pressure over the wound
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___________ occurs when the skin is not broken and blood is not visible a. external bleeding b. severe bleeding c. minor bleeding d. internal bleeding
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d. internal bleeding
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Which of the following is a sign of internal bleeding? a. bruises of the skin b. fracture ribs or bruises on the chest c. vomiting or coughing up blood d. all of the above
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d. all of the above
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to treat bruises, the first aider should: a. apply an ice pack over the injury for 20 mins b. place a wet cloth on skin, then an ice pack on top of the cloth c. apply warm, moist compresses d. apply a hot pack
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a. apply an ice pack over the injury for 20 mins
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The ________ is the largest artery in the human body a. aorta b. vena cava c. pulmonary artery
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a. aorta
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Wound where the top layer of skin is removed, with little or no blood loss
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abrasion
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wound where the skin is cut with jagged, irregular shape
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laceration
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wound is smooth-edged
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incision
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wound is usually deep and narrow, with a high risk of infection
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puncture
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wound usually involved ears, fingers, and hands, and results in tearing of a flap of skin
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avulsion
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wound involves the cutting or tearing off of a body part
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amputation
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for a shallow wound, wash inside it with: a. water b. soap & water c. hydrogen peroxide d. rubbing alcohol
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b. soap & water
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High risk wounds like embedded foreign material (gravel), animal or human bites, Puncture wounds and ragged wounds should receive medical care. a. true b. false
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a. true
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Which statement is TRUE concerning dressings for open wounds? a. if the dressing becomes stuck to the wound, leave it on as long as the wound is healing b. if the dressing becomes stuck to the wound and it must be removed, soak it in warm water first c. a wet dressing may promote infection d. all of the above
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d. all of the above
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which first aid supply is applied over a wound to control bleeding and prevent contamination? a. dressing b. bandage c. tape
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a. dressing
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A __________ holds the dressing in place a. A piece of tape b. bandage c. dressing
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b. bandage
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What are the signs and symptoms of an infected wound? a. throbbing pain b. pus discharge c. fever d. all of the above
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d. all of the above
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Tetanus is caused by: a. toxin produced by a virus b. a toxin produced by bacterium c. a toxin produced by fungus d. a toxin produced by protozoa
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b. a toxin produced by bacterium
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A victim with a Dirty Wound who has not had tetanus booster for more than ______ years should receive a booster a. 2 b. 5 c. 10 d. 15
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b. 5
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Tetanus shots must be given within ______ hours of the injury to be effective a. 2 b. 6 c. 24 d. 72
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d. 72
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A __________ amputation is a clean-cut complete detachment
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clean-cut
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a ___________ amputation occurs when an extremity separates by being crushed or mashed off
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crushing
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a ___________ amputation occurs when the skin is peeled off
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deglaving
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Repeated rubbing of a small area will produce a A. abrasion b. amputation c. laceration d. blister
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d. blister
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The best care for a large impaled object like a knife, pencil or steel rod is to remove the object a. true b. false
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b. false
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A ________ wound happens when a blunt object strikes the body a. open b. closed
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b. closed
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Suture should be made by a physician within _________ hours of the injury a. 1 to 2 b. 6 to 8 c. 8 to 10 d. 12 to 2
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b. 6 to 8
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Wounds in which the skin's cut edges tend to fall together and shallow cuts less than 1 inch (3cm) long DO NOT usually require stitches? a. true b. false
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a. true
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What is the purpose of a dressing? a. to control bleeding b. to prevent infection c. to absorb blood d. all of the above
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d. all of the above
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An example of an improvised dressing is: a. a bandana b. a towel c. a cloth d. all of the above
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d. all of the above
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Which of the following is placed directly over and open wound? a. gauze pad b. roller bandage c. elastic bandage d. triangular bandage
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a. gauze pad
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What is the purpose of a bandage? a. to hold a dressing in place b. to prevent contamination c. to absorbs blood
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a. to hold a dressing in place
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Which of the following is a sign or symptom that a bandage is too tight? a. blue or pale sin b. coldness of the extremity c. tingling or loss of sensation d. all of the above
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d. all of the above
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Basic types of bandages include: roller bandages, self- adhering/conforming bandages, gauze rollers, cravats, elastic roller bandages, triangular bandages, and ______ a. rigid splints b. adhesive tape
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b. adhesive tape
