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1An average adult man has a normal blood volume of about
A)3 to 4 liters.
B)4 to 5 liters.
C)5 to 6 liters.
D)6 to 7 liters.


2A 23-year-old man has been stabbed multiple times in his chest and abdomen. As you approach him and form your general impression, you see he is having difficulty breathing. There is a large pool of blood around him and his shirt is soaked with blood. In this situation, you should first
A)cover all wounds with a dressing.
B)assess and manage the patient's airway and breathing.
C)apply direct pressure to the most severe wounds.
D)assess for signs of internal bleeding.


3The head and neck of an infant is equal to about ________ of his or her total body surface area.
A)9%
B)18%
C)27%
D)36%


4A 22-year-old woman has attempted suicide by slashing her left wrist. After taking body substance isolation precautions, you find that the immediate life threat that is present is the bright red blood spurting from her left wrist. There is a large amount of blood on the floor around her. You have applied a dressing with direct pressure to the wound and have elevated the extremity, but the wound is still bleeding. You should now
A)apply an air splint.
B)apply a tourniquet.
C)apply pressure at the brachial artery.
D)place the patient on her back with her lower legs elevated 12-18 inches.


5Only partial-thickness and full-thickness burns are included when calculating the extent of a burn using the rule of nines.
A)True
B)False


6You should stop the burning process by applying cold water to a burn for at least 15 minutes.
A)True
B)False


7A triangular bandage may be used as a bandage or splint.
A)True
B)False


8You should use sterile dressings whenever possible.
A)True
B)False





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