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Control of bleeding should be accomplished in the following order:
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-direct pressure
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What does the "C" stand for in the mnemonic D CAP B T L S?
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contusions
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which vessels, when severed, may lead to an air embolism obstructing blood flow?
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veins in the neck
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an extruded eyeball should be managed by
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covering it with a moist dressing and cup
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rupture of the eardrum caused by changes in pressure is called:
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barotrauma
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An ___ is a scraping of the surface of the skin.
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abrasion
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An open wound to the chest should be managed by:
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covering the wound with an occlusive or airtight dressing
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An open wound to the abdomen with exposed organs should be managed by:
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covering the exposed organs with a moist sterile dressing
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An amputated body part should be
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rinsed off, covered with a sterile dressing, and then placed in a watertight bag, and then this bag should be placed in another container with ice or ice and water
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A patient with full-thickness burns to his chest abdomen, legs, and arms is examined and you determine that the clothing is still smoldering. You should:
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stop the burning process, remove any clothing not adhered to the burn and manage any life-threatening airway conditions
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