An open wound in which the skin is scraped and tiny blood vessels in the outer layers of the skin are broken is a(n)
Abrasion
Laceration
Puncture
Avulsion
All of the following include elements of universal precautions EXCEPT-
wearing protective gloves.
washing your hands.
applying pressure bandages.
using mouth pieces for breathing emergencies.
An open wound in which tissue is separated from a person’s body is a(n)
abrasion
puncture
avulsion
laceration
Which of the following is a necessary step in controlling bleeding of an open wound?
Lower the wound below the level of the heart.
Cover the wound with sterile gauze.
Leave the wound open and untouched.
Do not press the wound.
When should you use pressure point bleeding control?
when the injured is not seriously injured or possibly in shock
when elevating the wound and applying a pressure bandage does not stop the bleeding
when the burn is a second- or third-degree burn
when the wound is an abrasion and not causing serious physical damage
Which of the following is a step in the treatment of a second-degree burn?
Rinse the burn with warm water.
Peel the loose skin.
Perform CPR.
Cool the burn and wrap with a sterile dressing.
The sudden and painful tightening of a muscle is a
cramp.
tear.
strain.
sprain.
An injury to a muscle that results from overuse of the muscle is a
What happens when the blood supply to the brain is temporarily inadequate?
choking
dislocation
fainting
vomiting
What is a jarring injury to the brain, which affects normal brain function?
unconsciousness
a concussion
rabies
A cut caused by a razor blade is called
a laceration.
a puncture.
an abrasion.
an avulsion.
If someone is bitten by a poisonous snake, you should
elevate the bitten area.
apply heat to the bite.
apply ice to the bite.
have the victim lie down.
If someone faints, you should
sit the person up and place his or her head between the knees.
lay the person down and elevate the legs.
begin CPR.
splash water on the person's face.
Restlessness, skin that is pale, cool, and moist, and rapid breathing and pulse are all symptoms of
unconsciousness.
shock.
concussion.
choking.
What do adult and infant CPR have in common?
the amount of force used for chest compressions
the positioning of the head before beginning rescue breathing
the length of the breaths given
the length of time you should wait between breaths
When all other methods fail to stop a victim's bleeding, you should
use pressure point bleeding control.
apply a roller bandage tightly enough to cut off circulation.
raise the wound above the level of the heart.
cover the wound above the level of the heart.
A person should apply ice or heat when treating a venomous snakebite.
A first-degree burn is one in which deep layers of skin and possibly muscle, nerves, and bone are damaged.
A bleeding wound should be held below the level of the heart.
A failure of the cardiovascular system to keep an adequate supply of blood circulating to the vital organs of the body ____________ shock unconsiousness chain of survival( ____________, shock, unconsiousness, chain of survival )
Any substance that causes injury, illness, or death when introduced into the body is a(n) ____ poison venom allergic reaction( ____, poison, venom, allergic reaction ).
A poisonous substance that is secreted from a snake or spider is a(n) ____ venom poison allergic reaction( ____, venom, poison, allergic reaction ).
a condition in which a person is not alert and aware of his or her surroundings
unconsiousness
shock
poison
concussion
