Preliminary PDHPE First Aid pop flashcard

Front

What type of injury is caused by scraped skin caused by a fall on a hard surface?

Back

abrasion

Front

An Open fracture – (the broken bone juts out through the skin, or a wound leads to the fracture site) is also known as what type of fracture?

Back

Compound

Front

What type of sling is used to support a fractured forearm and wounds to the arm?

Back

Arm

Front

What is the name of this sling ?

Back

collar and cuff

Front

What type of injury would you use this sling for?
Options: support a fractured forearm, when the humerus is injured, in case of collarbone and shoulder injuries, support a fractured wrist

Back

when the humerus is injured

Front

What type of injury would you use this sling for? support a fractured forearm, when the humerus is injured, in case of collarbone and shoulder injuries, support a fractured wrist

Back

when the humerus is injured

Front

A bone being dislodged from the joint is called:

Back

dislocation

Front

Do you apply pressure to a bleeding head if a skull fracture is suspected?

Back

No

Front

Which of the following is incorrect when treating a nasal injury? blow the nose as it helps dislodge the clot, instruct casualty to breathe through the mouth, assume sitting position with head and shoulders leaning forward, apply pressure for 10 minutes or until bleeding stops

Back

blow the nose as it helps dislodge the clot

Front

Burns can be caused by: fire, chemicals, electricity and radiation

Back

fire, chemicals, electricity and radiation