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The proper care for a pencil protruding from a wound is to:
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Stabilize the object in place with a bully dressing, then cover the wound.
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A Student has a splinter protruding from one eye. You should:
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Not attempt to remove the splinter
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A victim who has fallen from and icy roof is conscious, but unable to feel anything below the waist. You should:
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Minimize movement of the victim's head and back.
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An unseat belted drive's head goes through the windshield and part of the neck is severed. There is excessive bleeding. The victim is breathing and the trachea (windpipe) is exposed. To control the bleeding, you should:
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Apply direct pressure without dressing.
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After a game, a soccer player who has been kicked on the lower right leg is unable to stand. You examine the player and find swelling and pain at the site. The victim can feel and move their toes in the affected leg. You should treat the victim for:
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Fracture
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A 45 year old victim is pale and complaining of chest pain, shortness of breath, and is sweating. The victim should be treated for:
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Heart Attack
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You are giving first aid to a conscious 50 year old victim who is complaining of chest pain. Suddenly the victim goes unconscious, but the victim is breathing and has a strong pulse. You should call 911 and
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Maintain an open airway and regularly check the victim's pulse
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While caring for a conscious choking victim, how many abdominal thrusts should be?
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As many as necessary
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The best method for determining if rescue breathing is being given properly is to:
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Watch for the rise and fall of the chest.
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A child is choking and cannot speak, breath, or cough. You should:
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Give the child upward abdominal thrusts.
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