Injury Emergencies

What action do you take for external bleeding?

• Apply pressure to the wound with dressing to stop bleeding

• Apply pressure to the wound with a bandage to stop bleeding

• Give aspirin

• Replace the bloody gauze with a fresh one

Which is used first to stop bleeding?

• Dressing
• Bandage
• Tourniquet
• Splint

When should you call for help if someone is bleeding?

• If you see signs of shock
• After the bandage is applied
• If the person is allergic to latex
• As soon as you see the scene is safe

What is a bandage used for?

• To keep pressure on the wound
• to Stop bleeding
• to apply a splint

In which situation would you use a tourniquet

• Bleeding won't stop and help is far away
• Bleeding is under control and help is far away
• Bleeding won't stop and the ambulance has arrived
• The patient is showing signs of shock

What is epistaxis?

• Nosebleed
• Allergic Reaction
• Fainting
• Severe Burn

Which would be considered a life threatening emergency?

• Bleeding from the mouth
• Deep wound on the arm
• Object in the eye
• Puncture injury to the leg

What should you do with a tooth that has come out?

• Put it in whole milk

• Put it back in the patient's mouth

• Wrap it in gauze and place on ice

• Dispose of it properly

What instructions should you give someone with an eye injury?

• Close both eyes
• Keep both eyes open
• Blink quickly to get the object washed out
• Use eye drops

What action should you take for a penetrating injury?

• Stop bleeding and call 911
• Remove the object
• Give aspirin
• Apply a splint and ice pack