First aid may mean the difference between life and death, between rapid recovery and long hospitalization, between temporary disability and permanent injury. First aid is not just for other people- it can be for yourself as well.
True
False
True
False
For a suspected arm or leg fracture, check blood flow.
Apply a cold compress on a suspected fracture.
Apply a splint to help stabilize the fracture.
All of the above
The letters RICE (rest-ice-compress-elevate) represent the treatment of choice.
When applying ice, place it directly on the skin.
Apply heat to the injury as soon as possible.
True
False
Swelling and redness
Throbbing pain at the site of the wound
Red streaks leading from the wound toward the heart.
All of the above
Should be given every 2 years
Should be given to a victim who was once immunized but has not received a booster within the last 10 years.
Should be given within 4 hours of the injury to be effective.
Should be given to all victims of dirty wounds.
Control the bleeding with direct pressure and elevate the extremity.
The amputated part may be rinsed to remove the debris but does not need to be cleaned
Put the wrapped amputated part in a plastic bag
All of the above
Drain the fluid from a small puncture at the edge of the blister.
Leave the blister’s roof pm
Apply a sterile dressing.
All of the above.
Remove or cut away clothing surrounding the injury
Straddle the impaled object with gauze.
Shorten the object only if necessary for transport
All of the above
Straighten a paper clip and heat the paper clip until it glows over a flame of a match or cigarette lighter.
Press the glowing end of the paper clip against the nail with a little pressure
Immediately the glowing paper clip creates a hole and the trapped blood rushes out.
All of the above. I have done this procedure and it works without pain to the victim
Window or glass cleaner
Lubricant
Slender balloon
All of the above
First-degree
Second-degree
Third-degree
If clothing has ignited, have the victim roll on the ground using the “stop, drop, and roll” method.
Smother flames with a blanket or douse the victim
Do not allow the victim to remain standing, because he or she is more apt to inhale flames.
All of the above.
Remove all hot or smoldering clothing because the burning may continue if the clothing is left on.
Check the ABCs.
Determine the depth of the burn. It is difficult to asses the depth, however making an assessment of burn depth will help you to decide whether to seek medical care for the victim.
All of the above.
The entire head is 9%,
One complete arm is 9%, and each leg is 18%
The front torso is 18%, the complete back is 18%,
All of the above
The victim is under 5 or over 55
The victim has difficulty breathing
The surface area of a second-degree burn is greater tan 15% of the body surface area
All of the above
Relieve pain by immersing the burned area in cold tap water or by applying a wet, cold cloth.
If cold water is unavailable use any cold, drinkable liquid to reduce a burned skin’s temperature.
Relieve pain and inflammation with aspirin (adults only) or ibuprofen. Acetaminophen relieves pain but not inflammation
All of the above.
Seek medical attention for moderate burns covering 15% to 20% of the body surface area in adults or 10% to 20% in children or elderly victims.
Relieve pain by immersing the burned area in cold tap water or by applying a wet, cold cloth. Apply cold until the part is pain free both in and out of the water (usually 15-30 minutes).
Cover the burn with a dry, non-sticking, clean dressing or a clean cloth. Covering the burn reduces the amount of pain by keeping air from reaching the exposed nerve endings.
All of the above.
Change dressings once or twice a day or as the doctor instructed
Report any signs of infection to a doctor: redness, pain, tenderness, swelling, pus, or fever.
Keep the area and dressing clean and dry
All of the above.
Seek medical attention immediately
Cover the burn with a dry, non-sticking, clean dressing or a clean cloth
Treat the victim for shock by elevating and legs keeping the victim warm with a clean sheet or blanket.
All of the above.
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