Wounds and Bleeding (CPR/First Aid)

A break or tear in the soft tissues of the body

• Dislocation

• Wound

• Blood

• None of the above

An open wound breaks the surface of the skin

• True

• False

Bleeding at the body surface

• Internal Bleeding

• Wound

• External Bleeding

• All of the above

a _________ _________ does not break the surface of the skin

• open wound

• Bruise

• wound

• closed wound

Bleeding within the body

• Internal Bleeding

• Surface Blood

• Bruise

• None of the above

What is the first step when caring for a minor wound?

• Place a sterile or clean cloth on the wound

• Rinse the wound with water

• Wash hands and put on disposable gloves if you have them

• Apply antibacterial ointment

When caring for a person with a serious wound with severe bleeding, Lay the victim down and elevate the feet and legs.

• True

• False

A place where an artery near the skin's lies over a bone

• Carotid Pulse

• Pressure Point

• External Bleeding

• Veins

If a person has blood coming from the ears, nose, mouth, or eyes or if the victim is coughing up or vomiting blood, he/she is likely to be bleeding externally

• True

• False

Can you apply antibacterial ointment to a minor wound?

• No

• Yes