First Aid Procedures Flashcard

Front

What is the Universal Precaution when dealing with blood?

Back

Always wear gloves when dealing with blood

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Always wear gloves when dealing with blood' as it is a key aspect of Universal Precautions, which aim to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.

Front

When caring for someone who is severely bleeding, which of the following is NOT the correct procedure?
- Apply pressure using a bandage or clean cloth
- When bleeding stops, wrap the area in clean cloth or bandage and tie or tape it in place
- If bleeding starts again, take the old bandage off and apply a new bandage
- Seek medical attention

Back

If bleeding starts again, take the old bandage off and apply a new bandage

Answer explanation

The correct procedure is to leave the old bandage on if bleeding resumes, as removing it can disrupt clotting. Instead, apply additional pressure and a new bandage over the existing one.

Front

Which procedure is INCORRECT for treating a burn? Options: Pour cool water over the burn, Cover burned area with cool clothes, Cover burned area with a clean bandage, Cover burned area with ice

Back

Cover burned area with ice

Answer explanation

Covering a burn with ice can cause further skin damage and frostbite. Instead, use cool water or clean, cool cloths to soothe the burn. The correct choice is to avoid ice.

Front

When treating a bruise, which of the following procedures is correct? Wrap the area in a clean cloth, Pour cool water over the area, Apply an ice pack for 30 – 60 minutes for one to two days, Use cream over the area

Back

Apply an ice pack for 30 – 60 minutes for one to two days

Answer explanation

Applying an ice pack for 30 – 60 minutes for one to two days helps reduce swelling and pain in a bruise, making it the most effective treatment option compared to the other choices.

Front

When caring for someone who is choking, what should be the first step?

Back

Try to sweep any food from the mouth or throat area

Answer explanation

The first step when caring for someone who is choking is to try to sweep any food from the mouth or throat area. This can help clear the obstruction before taking further actions like calling for help.

Front

What are the correct steps when dealing with a broken arm or leg? Options: Support the injury with your hands or a splint, Take or send the victim to the hospital, Both Yellow & Green

Back

Support the injury with your hands or a splint, Take or send the victim to the hospital

Answer explanation

When dealing with a broken arm or leg, it's crucial to support the injury with your hands or a splint (Yellow) and then take or send the victim to the hospital (Green). Therefore, the correct steps are both Yellow & Green.

Front

You should always use ice to help treat a minor burn. True or False?

Back

False

Answer explanation

The statement is false because using ice directly on a burn can cause further tissue damage. Instead, cool running water is recommended to treat minor burns.

Front

A bruise is defined as bleeding that occurs beneath the skin. Is this statement true or false?

Back

True

Answer explanation

The statement is true because a bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and bleed beneath the skin, causing discoloration. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

Front

If someone can verbally say they are choking, then that means they are choking.

Back

False

Answer explanation

The statement is false because if someone can verbally say they are choking, it indicates they are not completely obstructed and can still breathe, which contradicts the definition of choking.

Front

When treating a person who is bleeding, it does not matter if you are wearing gloves. True or False?

Back

False

Answer explanation

The statement is false because wearing gloves is crucial when treating a bleeding person. Gloves protect both the caregiver and the patient from potential infections and bloodborne pathogens.