Transporting and carrying a Victim

Which technique is the easiest way to transport a light and smaller victim?

• Piggy Back

• Pack Strap Carry

• Fireman’s Carry

• Shoulder Drag

Which of the following factors should a first aider consider when transporting an injured person?

• Special need considerations (injuries of the victims)

• Environment (safe, the floor is smooth, narrow, or wide)

• Weight and height of the victim

• Status of the victim (conscious or unconscious)

• All of the above

Which technique is used when the victim is smaller than the first aider?

• Shoulder Drag

• Fireman’s Carry

• Piggy Back

• Pack Strap Carry

Which technique is used when the victim is smaller than the first aider?

• Shoulder Drag

• Fireman’s Carry

• Piggy Back

• Pack Strap Carry

Which type of bandage is used to apply pressure to bleeding and provide support for broken bones, sprains, and strains?

• Both Ace bandage and Tubular bandage

• Tubular bandage

• Ace bandage

• Triangular bandage

What is the purpose of a dressing?

• To reduce swelling and relieve pain

• To cover a wound and prevent infection and/or to stop bleeding

• To support broken bones, sprains, and strains

• To hold dressings in place

What is the first step in applying a dressing?

• Place the dressing over the wound

• Wash hands and wear gloves, if possible

• Use a dressing that is large enough to extend at least 1 inch beyond the edges of the wound

• Skin is not sterile

What should a first aider do if the dressing slips over the victim’s skin while trying to position it?

• Discard it and use a fresh one

• Reuse the same dressing

• Use a smaller dressing

• None of the above

When should a first aider use a cold compress?

• To allow normal blood circulation

• To reduce swelling and relieve pain

• For covering wounds and burns

• To provide support for broken bones, sprains, and strains

What is the purpose of a cravat phase bandaging?

• To support joints or hold dressings in place

• To use as an arm sling

• To use for wounds that need extra support

• Both To support joints or hold dressings in place and To use for wounds that need extra support