chapter 13 medical
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
