Wound dressings

Multiple Choice

A dressing can be any clean cloth or a piece of gauze.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A dressing is used to cover the bandage to stop the bleeding.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

If you had a small cut, what will you do?

• call the ambulance

• cry

• wash it with water and apply a plaster

• let it bleed till you lose a lot of blood

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about a bandage?

• a bandage is very important to stop the bleeding

• a bandage can prevent infection or further harm

• there is only 1 type of bandage

• a bandage will hold the gauze in place

Multiple Choice

What is the 'first step' when dealing with an injured person?

• call the ambulance

• assess the scene for dangers

• get the first aid kit

• ask if the casualty is OK

Multiple Choice

What happens with the fingers when they lack circulation?

• they become soft

• they turn blue or purple

• there is pain

• nothing changes

Multiple Select

A tourniquet is ideally used when: (Choose 2)

• a direct pressure cannot stop the bleeding

• no one is helping the casualty

• you want to use it for a change instead of a bandage

• there is a lot of blood loss

Multiple Select

A tourniquet is made up of 2 parts:

• bandage

• strap

• windlass

• dressing

Multiple Choice

It is important to take note of the time when you apply the tourniquet.

• True

• False