Chapter 7

Question 1

victims who are injured but not trapped account for about _____% of all victims

Answer 1

50

Question 2

START

Answer 2

simple triage and rapid treatment

Question 3

Triage Green:

Answer 3

Minor: unlikely to require transport

Question 4

Triage Yellow:

Answer 4

Delayed: injuries may require transport for further treatment but they are not life threatening

Question 5

Triage Red:

Answer 5

Immediate: life threatening injuries but appear to be savable. first to be transported

Question 6

Triage Black:

Answer 6

Expectant: injuries too severe to be saved

Question 7

decreased blood volume

Answer 7

hypovolemia

Question 8

potentially fatal failure of the blood circulatory system

Answer 8

shock

Question 9

at ____ to ____ hours, crushed tissue begins to die and release toxins

Answer 9

4, 6

Question 10

rapid immersion in cold water can kill a strong swimmer in __________ minutes

Answer 10

4-5

Question 11

blood and oxygen supply is shunted to the brain to maintain core functions

Answer 11

mammalian diving reflex

Question 12

rapid breathing that reduces the level of carbon dioxide in the blood

Answer 12

hyperventilation