Question 1
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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)
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Abrasion
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Laceration
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Puncture
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Avulsion
Question 2
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All of the following include elements of universal precautions EXCEPT-
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wearing protective gloves.
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washing your hands.
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applying pressure bandages.
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using mouth pieces for breathing emergencies.
Question 3
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An open wound in which tissue is separated from a person’s body is a(n)
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abrasion
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puncture
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avulsion
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laceration
Question 4
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Which of the following is a necessary step in controlling bleeding of an open wound?
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Lower the wound below the level of the heart.
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Cover the wound with sterile gauze.
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Leave the wound open and untouched.
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Do not press the wound.
Question 5
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When should you use pressure point bleeding control?
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when the injured is not seriously injured or possibly in shock
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when elevating the wound and applying a pressure bandage does not stop the bleeding
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when the burn is a second- or third-degree burn
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when the wound is an abrasion and not causing serious physical damage
Question 6
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Which of the following is a step in the treatment of a second-degree burn?
Question 7
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The sudden and painful tightening of a muscle is a
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cramp.
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tear.
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strain.
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sprain.
Question 8
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An injury to a muscle that results from overuse of the muscle is a
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cramp.
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strain.
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sprain.
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tear.
Question 9
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What happens when the blood supply to the brain is temporarily inadequate?
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choking
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dislocation
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fainting
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vomiting
Question 10
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What is a jarring injury to the brain, which affects normal brain function?
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fainting
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unconsciousness
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a concussion
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rabies
Question 11
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A cut caused by a razor blade is called
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a laceration.
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a puncture.
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an abrasion.
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an avulsion.
Question 12
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If someone is bitten by a poisonous snake, you should
Question 13
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If someone faints, you should
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sit the person up and place his or her head between the knees.
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lay the person down and elevate the legs.
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begin CPR.
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splash water on the person's face.
Question 14
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Restlessness, skin that is pale, cool, and moist, and rapid breathing and pulse are all symptoms of
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unconsciousness.
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shock.
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concussion.
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choking.
Question 15
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What do adult and infant CPR have in common?
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the amount of force used for chest compressions
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the positioning of the head before beginning rescue breathing
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the length of the breaths given
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the length of time you should wait between breaths
Question 16
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When all other methods fail to stop a victim's bleeding, you should
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use pressure point bleeding control.
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apply a roller bandage tightly enough to cut off circulation.
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raise the wound above the level of the heart.
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cover the wound above the level of the heart.
Question 17
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A person should apply ice or heat when treating a venomous snakebite.
Question 18
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A first-degree burn is one in which deep layers of skin and possibly muscle, nerves, and bone are damaged.
Question 19
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A bleeding wound should be held below the level of the heart.
Question 20
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A failure of the cardiovascular system to keep an adequate supply of blood circulating to the vital organs of the body [blank_start]____________[blank_end]
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____________
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shock
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unconsiousness
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chain of survival
Question 21
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Any substance that causes injury, illness, or death when introduced into the body is a(n) [blank_start]____[blank_end].
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____
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poison
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venom
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allergic reaction
Question 22
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A poisonous substance that is secreted from a snake or spider is a(n) [blank_start]____[blank_end].
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____
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venom
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poison
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allergic reaction
Question 23
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a condition in which a person is not alert and aware of his or her surroundings
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unconsiousness
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shock
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poison
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concussion