First Aid & Safety - Part 3 - REVIEW

In general, a splint should be -

• snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation

• loose so the person can still move the injured limb

• tied with cravats over the injured area

• none of the above

How should you care for someone with frostbitten hands?

• immerse his or her hands in hot water

• massage his or her hands vigorously

• have the person shake his or her hands vigorously until feeling is restored

• get the person to a warm environment and rewarm his or her hands in warm water

What are the steps in caring for a bleeding wound?

• apply pressure

• cover with a sterile or clean dressing

• add dressing to reinforce blood-soaked bandages

What signals should you look for to determine if a person is bleeding internally?

• the person is vomiting blood or coughing up blood

• there are tender, swollen, bruised areas or hard bumps on the body

• the person is becoming confused, faint, drowsy, or unconscious

• all of the above

How should you care for a person with a possible head, neck or back injury?

• move the person into a comfortable position as soon as possible

• move the injured area so that it rests above the person’s heart

• minimize movement of the head, neck and back

• none of the above

What should you do if you suspect that a conscious person has been poisoned?

• call the local pharmacy

• call poison control center and follow the advice given

• give the person large amounts of milk

• immediately induce vomiting

Which injury would you care for first?

• abrasion

• sprain

• strain

• open fracture

Which burn would you apply a wet dressing to?

• first degree burn

• chemical burn

• second degree burn

• third degree burn

What is not a sign of an infection?

• red

• swollen

• cold to the touch

• discharge of pus

A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should:

• Cool the burn with large amounts of cool or cold water for at least 10 minutes

• Cover the burn loosely with dry, sterile dressing

• Remove her from the source of the burn

• All of the above