chapter 13 medical

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muscle spasm caused by exposure to heat

Heat cramp

how far should a child's chest be compressed during cardiac compressions ?

1 to 1 & 1/2 inches

a scraping type of wound prone to infection

abrasion

to treat clear or blood - tinged fluid draining from the ear after a skull or brain injury ___

allow the fluid to flow from the ear

call first for EMS before starting CPR for __

an unconscious adult

if you are caring for a critical adult accident victim and determine that the victim is unconscious ___

call EMS immediately

if a poison has been swallowed, the first step of care is...

call a poison control center

excessive or profuse perspiration

diaphoresis

which of the following is not a sign or symptom of shock?

elevated blood pressure

a compound fracture has two breaks in the bone

false

after being positioned over a fracture site, air splints are deflated to allow the splints to mold to the fracture site to provide support

false

to check for breathing , look, listen, and feel for breathing for two seconds

false

the most common bandage wrap for a sprained ankle or wrist is the __

figure - eight wrap

freezing of fissure fluids accomplished by damage to the skin

frostbite

medical emergency caused by prolonged exposure to heat

heatstroke

excessive loss of blood

hemorrhage

low body temperature due to prolonged exposure to cold

hypothermia

a wound caused by a sharp object such as a knife, scissors, or a razor is a/an __

incision

tearing of tissues to creat a wound with jagged, irregular edges

laceration

the type of shock that occurs when vomiting or diarrhea causes dehydration and a disruption in the normal acid - base balance of the body is ___

metabolic

tetanus is most likely to occur with a/an

puncture

wound created by a sharp object such as a pin or nail

puncture

which of the following is not a treatment for a convulsion?

put a blunt object between a victims teeth to keep the victim from biting his or her tongue

the first step of first aide is to __

recognize than an emergency exists

the type of burn characterized by a red or mottled color, a wet appearance, and a blister or vesicle is a ___

second degree burn

the type of shock that occurs when poisons or toxins in the blood cause vasodilation, which leads to a drop in blood pressure, is_____

septic

overstretching of a muscle

strain

which of the following is not a symptom of insulin shock?

sweet or fruity odor to the breath

always check the scene and make sure it is safe to approach an accident victim

true

even though a victim is unconscious , he or she may be able to hear and understand what is going on

true

first aide is full and complete treatment

true

if a diabetic is unconscious and you are not able to determine whether the condition is diabetic coma or insulin shock, put granulated sugar under the victims tongue

true

if abdominal organs are protruding from a wound, use a large sterile dressing moistened with sterile water or normal saline to cover the area

true

immediate medical care during the first 3 hours after a cerebrovascular accident can help prevent brain damage

true

the pressure point to stop bleeding in the arm is the brachial artery

true

to treat a victim of heart stroke , put the victim in a tub of cool water or sponge the skin with cool water

true

if a victim has contact with a poisonous plant,

wash the area with soap and water


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