Unit 3 Chapters 9 through 12 CPR – Flashcards
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Which of the following are characteristics of open wounds?
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Possible infection
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Which wound is usually deep and narrow, with a high risk of infection?
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Laceration
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For a shallow wound, wash inside it with:
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soap and water
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What can safely be put on shallow wounds?
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Antibiotic ointments, such as Neosporin
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Which first aid supply is applied over a wound to control bleeding and prevent contamination?
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dressing
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Which of the following factors increases the likelihood of wound infection?
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Ragged or crushed tissue,bite wounds, dirt and foreign material left in the wound, all of the above
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A victim with a dirty wound who has not had a tetanus booster for more than ____ years should receive a booster.
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5
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What type of amputation occurs when an extremity separates by being crushed or mashed off?
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crushing
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In cases of complete amputation, the blood loss:
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may not be heavy
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The cleaned, wrapped amputated part should be:
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surrounded by gauze, placed in a plastic bag, put on top of a bed of ice.
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What is the proper procedure for breaking a blister?
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Drain the fluid by making a small hole at the base of the blister.
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The only time an impaled object can safely be removed is:
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when it is stuck in the cheek
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Under which circumstances would you leave an embedded fishhook in place?
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if the victim is uncooperative, if removing it would injure a nearby body part, if removing it would injure an underlying structure, all of the above
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Control bleeding in a closed wound by:
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applying an ice pack
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Which of the following wounds do not usually require stitches?
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both A and B
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What is the purpose of a dressing?
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to control bleeding, to prevent infection, to absorb blood, all of the above
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Which type of dressing is useful for small wounds?
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Both A and B
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Which type of dressing is used for small cuts and abrasions and is a combination of a sterile dressing and a bandage?
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adhesive strips
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What type of dressing is made of large, thick absorbent sterile materials?
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trauma dressings
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Which of the following is used as a dressing?
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Gauze pads
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An example of an improvised dressing is:
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a handkerchief, a towel, a cloth, all of the above
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Which of the following is placed directly over an open wound?
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gauze pads
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When applying a sterile dressing, be sure not to:
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touch any part of the wound, touch any part of the dressing that will be in contact with the wound, breathe cough or sneeze directly on the wound, all of the above
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What is the purpose of a bandage?
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to hold a dressing in place
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Which of the following is a sign or symptom that a bandage is too tight?
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blue or pale skin color, coldness of the extremity, tingling or loss of sensation, all of the above
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Basic types of bandages include roller bandages, self-adhesive bandages, elastic bandages, triangular bandages, and ________.
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adhesive tape
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Which bandage is most appropriate for use as a sling?
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triangular bandage
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When using a cravat bandage for an injured eye, cover ________ to prevent the injured eye from moving.
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both eyes
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Which method of applying a roller bandage can be used to cover a forearm wound?
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spiral method
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Which method of applying a roller bandage can be used to provide compression at or near a joint?
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figure-eight method
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An estimated 80% of all burn injuries occur:
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in the home
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An important fact related to chemical burns is:
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tissue destruction will continue until the chemicals is evaporated
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Burns that extend through the entire outer layer and into the inner skin layer are considered:
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second degree ( partial thickness)
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A third-degree burn is also described as ________.
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full thickness
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A rough guide known as the ________ assigns a percentage value of total body surface area (BSA) to each part of an adult's body.
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rule of nines
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According to the rule of nines, an adult's arm represents what percentage of body surface area?
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9%
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A second-degree burn that covers a minimum of ________ of the body surface area in children or elderly victims needs medical care.
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10% to 20%
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The pain and inflammation from a burn can be relieved by taking:
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aspirin (adults only) or ibuprofen.
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A(n) ________ burn results when an area of the body is fully immersed in a hot liquid.
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immersion
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The redness of a sunburn is caused by ________.
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the dilation of the small blood vessels
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Topical over-the-counter burn ointments, sprays, or anesthetic sprays should not be used on sunburns because:
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they seal in the heat, some products may cause allergic reactions, toxicity can occur if the agents are used too frequently, all of the above
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A(n) ________ burn is the result of an acid or alkali substance touching the skin.
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chemical
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Do not try to neutralize a chemical process with water because the neutralization process may result in further damage caused by:
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heat production
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Which type of burn injury is characterized by an entrance wound and an exit wound?
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true electrical injury
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If you can safely reach the victim of electric shock caused by downed power lines, attempt to remove the wires:
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do not attempt to move any wires
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In cases of scalp wounds, the first aider should expect ________ bleeding.
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profuse
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Clear or pink watery fluid dripping from the nose or ear is a sign of a:skull
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skull fracture
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A concussion is considered a ________.
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mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)
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Acquired brain injuries include:
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anoxia,stroke,tumors, all of the above
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You should seek medical attention if the head-injury victim develops which of the following signs and symptoms within 48 hours of the injury?
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slurred speech, seizures, seeing double , all of the above
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Which type of chemical penetrates the eye deeper and continues to burn longer?
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alkalis
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To remove a loose object from the eye:
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try flushing the object out by rinsing the eye gently with warm water
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Under which circumstances can irrigation be used to remove small objects from the ear?
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as long as the object is not near the eardrum, as long as the object doesn't block the entire car canal,as long as the object is not vegetable matter, all of the above
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If a nosebleed continues bleeding after pinching the nostrils, you should:
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have the victim gently blow the nose, and then resume pinching the nostrils
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For a bitten lip or tongue:
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get medical attention immediately if bleeding does not stop, apply direct pressure to the area, apply an ice pack to the area, all of the above
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What can be done to provide temporary relief from a toothache?
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get medical attention immediately if bleeding does not stop, apply direct pressure to the area, apply an ice pack to the area, all of the above
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Which type of spinal injury radiates pain around the ribs?
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upper-back
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Proper first aid for a victim with spinal cord injury is:
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checking and monitoring breathing, notifying the EMS, stabilizing the victim against any movement. all of the above
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To stabilize the spinal injury victim against any movement:
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tell the victim not to move, manually hold the victims head and neck still, place objects on each side of the head, all of the above
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A spinal injury victim who is in water should be:
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immobilized and kept in the water
