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| 5221854801 | ________ is the supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the body's cells and tissues as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries | Perfusion | 0 | |
| 5221854802 | _________ is the body's inability to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients | Hypoperfusion | 1 | |
| 5221854803 | The _______ system is responsible for the distribution of blood throughout the body | Circulatory | 2 | |
| 5221854804 | The three main components of the circulatory system are the __________________, and the _______ that flows through them | Heart, blood vessels, blood | 3 | |
| 5221854805 | The _______ is a muscular organ that lies within the chest, behind the sternum, and is responsible for pumping blood | Heart | 4 | |
| 5221854806 | The ________ carry oxygen-rich blood (minus pulmonary) away from the heart | Arteries | 5 | |
| 5221854807 | The _______ carry de-oxygenated (minus pulmonary) blood to the heart. Also have ________ valves | Veins, one-way | 6 | |
| 5221854808 | The _______ are where oxygen rich blood is emptied and carbon dioxide is picked up | Capillaries | 7 | |
| 5221854809 | ________ of blood vessels increases blood flow to the skin, which increases heat loss from the skin surface | Dilation | 8 | |
| 5221854810 | ________ of blood vessels decreases blood flow to the skin, which decreases heat loss so the core temperature can be preserved | Constriction | 9 | |
| 5221854811 | Having good _______ indicates adequate circulation of blood to the body | Perfusion | 10 | |
| 5221854812 | _________ is the proper medical term for shock | Hypoperfusion | 11 | |
| 5221854813 | ________, or severe bleeding, is the major cause of hypoperfusion in trauma | Hemorrhage | 12 | |
| 5221854814 | The cells and tissues of the _______, the ___________, and the _______ are most sensitive to inadequate perfusion | Brain, spinal cord, and kidneys | 13 | |
| 5221854815 | ________ bleeding occurs outside the body | External | 14 | |
| 5221854816 | ________ bleeding is characterized by bright red blood that is rapid, profuse, and difficult to control (Spurting) | Arterial | 15 | |
| 5221854817 | Spurting arterial wounds will decrease in pressure as the blood _______ decreases | Volume | 16 | |
| 5221854818 | ________ bleeding is characterized by dark red blood and a steady, easy to control flow | Venous | 17 | |
| 5221854819 | ________ hemorrhage occurs where the appendages of the body connect to the trunk, where large arteries and veins are less well-protected (Neck, armpits, groin) | Junctional | 18 | |
| 5221854820 | ________ bleeding must be controlled before assessing the airway | Massive | 19 | |
| 5221854821 | ________ bleeding is characterized by a slow, oozing flow of blood | Capillary | 20 | |
| 5221854822 | ____________ are commonly prescribed to patients with a history of stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart attack, or artificial heart valves, and can cause life-threatening bleeding from relatively minor injuries | Blood thinners | 21 | |
| 5221854823 | The colder a patient gets, the more _________, or impaired ability to clot, will be a concern | Coagulopathy | 22 | |
| 5221854824 | Most external hemorrhage is "_________" meaning it can be controlled by providing direct pressure | "Compressible" | 23 | |
| 5221854825 | No matter how small blood loss appears to be, if the patient shows any signs or symptoms of ________, the bleeding must be considered serious | Hypoperfusion | 24 | |
| 5221854826 | The major methods of controlling external bleeding are: ______________________________ agent, and _________ | Direct pressure, elevation, hemostatic agent, and tourniquet | 25 | |
| 5221854827 | Never ________ a dressing after it has been placed on a wound | Remove | 26 | |
| 5221854828 | Bleeding through a dressing is a sign that what you are doing is ________, and more aggressive actions are needed | Ineffective | 27 | |
| 5221854829 | A _______ dressing is a bulky dressing held in position with a tightly wrapped bandage, which applies pressure to control bleeding | Pressure | 28 | |
| 5221854830 | After using a pressure dressing, always check for a ______ ______ to ensure it is not too tight | Distal pulse | 29 | |
| 5221854831 | ______________ is usually the quickest and most effective method of controlling external bleeding | Direct pressure | 30 | |
| 5221854832 | _______ agents are substances applied as powders, dressings, gauze, or bandages to open wounds to stop bleeding | Hemostatic | 31 | |
| 5221854833 | Hemostatic agents aid ___________ but do not replace it | Direct pressure | 32 | |
| 5221854834 | A ________ is a device used for bleeding control that restricts all blood flow to and from an extremity | Tourniquet | 33 | |
| 5221854835 | Place a tourniquet approximately ___" above the bleeding wound, and not over a joint | 2" | 34 | |
| 5221854836 | The tourniquet should always be between the wound and the ______ | Heart | 35 | |
| 5221854837 | Attach a notation with the time a tourniquet was applied, and ensure that you do not _______ the tourniquet | Cover | 36 | |
| 5221854838 | If you are directed to remove a tourniquet, have your partner hold ____________ while you release the tourniquet | Direct pressure | 37 | |
| 5221854839 | Since the sharp ends of broken bones may cause tissue and vessel injury, stabilizing them with a _______ and preventing movement of the bone ends prevents additional damage | Splint | 38 | |
| 5221854840 | ______ splints are most effective for venous and capillary bleeding, but are not effective for arterial bleeding | Air | 39 | |
| 5221854841 | __________ minimizes swelling and reduces the bleeding by constricting blood vessels. Do not leave in place for more than ___ mins | Cold packs, 20 mins | 40 | |
| 5221854842 | Do not attempt to stop blood or fluid loss involving ____ as it may cause an increase pressure in the skull | CSF | 41 | |
| 5221854843 | _______ is the medical term for a nosebleed | Epistaxis | 42 | |
| 5221854844 | In an area of the body that is doing more work, the blood vessels ______ to allow more blood flow to that area | Dilate | 43 | |
| 5221854845 | In an area of the body that is not working, the blood vessels will _______ to distribute more blood to working areas | Constrict | 44 | |
| 5221854846 | _______ shock is when the patient is developing shock but the body is able to maintain perfusion. Increased H/R, increased R/R and pale, cool skin are signs | Compensated | 45 | |
| 5221854847 | _______ shock is when the body can no longer compensate for low blood volume or lack of perfusion. A falling B/P is a late sign | Decompensated | 46 | |
| 5221854848 | _______ shock is shock resulting from blood or fluid loss | Hypovolemic | 47 | |
| 5221854849 | _______ shock is brought on not by blood loss, but the heart's inadequate pumping action. Often the result of a heart attack or CHF | Cardiogenic | 48 | |
| 5221854850 | ________ shock is hypoperfusion due to nerve paralysis (sometimes caused by spinal cord injuries) resulting in the dilation of blood vessels that increases the volume of the circulatory system beyond the point where it can be filled | Neurogenic | 49 | |
| 5221854851 | _______ shock is caused by an infection spreading throughout the body via the bloodstream, leading to dilation of blood vessels and loss of integrity (leakiness) of the blood vessels. Often the result of UTI, postsurgical infection, or pneumonia | Septic | 50 | |
| 5221854852 | The _____________ is the optimal time from the infliction of a traumatic injury until the patient receives definitive treatment in a hospital | Golden hour | 51 | |
| 5221854853 | The goal for on-scene time when caring for a trauma or shock patient has been stated as a maximum of ___ mins (Platinum ___) | 10 mins, Platinum 10 | 52 | |
| 5221854854 | Pulse oximetry may not be accurate in shock patients, due to the body ______ blood to the core | Shunting | 53 | |
| 5221854855 | ____________ pupils, and sometimes ________ around the lips and nail beds are late signs of shock | Thirst, dilated, cyanosis | 54 | |
| 5221854856 | Your most significant treatment for a shock patient may be early ________ of the problem | Recognition | 55 | |
| 5221854857 | If a patient with fractured bones is in shock, splinting should occur in the _______ | Ambulance | 56 |
