25 3-64. Cricothyroidotomy is the process or technique of 1. hyperextending the neck 2. creating an opening to the trachea 3. suctioning the trachea 4. inserting an esophageal obturator airway 3-65. An avulsion injury is defined as a 1. traumatic removal of a limb 2. piercing injury that closes over 3. clean surgical cut 4. traumatic removal of tissue 3-66. In most situations, what is the best and first method to control hemorrhage? 1. Direct pressure 2. Pressure point 3. Elevation 4. Tourniquet 3-67. The following information about pressure points is correct EXCEPT 1. Pressure points are ideal when bleeding must be controlled for extended periods of time 2. Pressure is applied to the pressure point nearest to but proximal to the wound 3. Use of pressure point and elevation can slow hemorrhage until a tourniquet can be applied 4. Use of pressure point and elevation can slow hemorrhage until a direct pressure dressing can be applied 3-68. If one is applying a tourniquet to a traumatic amputation of the hand, where should the tourniquet be applied? 1. Just above the wrist 2. Just below the elbow 3. Just above the elbow 4. Across the biceps at the thickest part 3-69. When a tourniquet is used to control bleeding, which of the following procedures should be followed? 1. Use narrow material so the band bites into the skin 2. Loosen the tourniquet every 15 minutes to allow blood flow 3. Tighten it only enough to stop arterial bleeding 4. Ensure both the wound and tourniquet are covered by the dressings 3-70. Production of bright red blood during coughing is called 1. hematemesis 2. hemoptysis 3. hematochezia 4. epistaxis 3-71. In treating patients with suspected internal injuries, prime consideration should be given to all of the following EXCEPT 1. oral fluids in all cases 2. treating for shock 3. supplemental oxygen therapy 4. transporting to a medical facility as soon as possible 3-72. To grow and multiply, anaerobic bacteria require 1. hemolytic action 2. increased levels of oxygen 3. normal levels of oxygen 4. absence of oxygen 3-73. The body’s physiologic response to an irritation or inflammation is characterized by which, if any, of the following symptoms? 1. Redness, warmth, and swelling 2. Redness, coolness, and discomfort 3. Blanching, coolness, and swelling 4. None of the above