First Aid 5/4

Question 0

Quad-base

Answer 0

Refers to a cane that has four “feet”

Question 1

Ambulate

Answer 1

To walk, not be confined to bed

Question 2

Flexibility

Answer 2

Easily bent, compliant, yielding to persuasion

Question 3

Mobility

Answer 3

Quality of being mobile; easy to move

Question 4

Electrical

Answer 4

Charged with electricity; in by electricity

Question 5

Incision

Answer 5

Cut

Question 6

Shock

Answer 6

Condition in which the pulse becomes rapid and weak, the blood pressure drops, and the patient is pale and clammy

Question 7

Range of motion (ROM)

Answer 7

Refers to the degree of movement of the body’s joints and extremities

Question 8

Stabilize

Answer 8

To make steady; firmly fixed; constant

Question 9

Wheelchair

Answer 9

A chair fitted with wheels by which a person can propel oneself

Question 10

Chemical

Answer 10

A simple or compound substance used in chemical processes

Question 11

Immobilize

Answer 11

To keep out of action or circulation; stationary

Question 12

Puncture

Answer 12

A hole made by something pointed

Question 13

Superficial

Answer 13

On the surface

Question 14

Body mechanics

Answer 14

The use of appropriate body positioning when moving and lifting objects to avoid injury

Question 15

Avulsion

Answer 15

An injury In which a body structure is forcibly detached

Question 16

Rabies

Answer 16

An acute viral disease of the nervous system; usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal

Question 17

Axilla

Answer 17

The underarm area, armpit

Question 18

Crutches

Answer 18

Staffs with a cross-piece at the top to place under the arms of a lame person

Question 19

Gait

Answer 19

Manner of walking

Question 20

Anaphylactic

Answer 20

A severe and rapid multi system allergic reaction

Question 21

Friction

Answer 21

Resistance of one surface to the motion of another surface rubbing over it

Question 22

Molten

Answer 22

Melted

Question 23

Angle

Answer 23

The inclination of two straight halves that meet in a point

Question 24

Sling

Answer 24

A hanging support for an injured arm

Question 25

Support

Answer 25

To hold up; to bear part of the weight of

Question 26

Abrasion

Answer 26

An injury caused by rubbing or scraping off the skin

Question 27

Foreign body

Answer 27

Anything that is not normally found in the location; usually refers to dirt, splinters, etc

Question 28

Laceration

Answer 28

A cut or tear

Question 29

Splinter

Answer 29

A thin sharp piece of wood

Question 30

Cravat

Answer 30

Triangular bandage folded lengthwise; may be used to control bleeding or to tie splints in place

Question 31

Walker

Answer 31

Type of mobility device useful for patients who cannot safely use crutches or a cane

Question 32

Thermal

Answer 32

Characterized by heat; heat activated