G11 U2.5 first aid

Which of the following is a characteristic of a capillary injury?

• Blood oozes from the cut.
• Cut will clot and stop bleeding by itself.
• Blood is bright red and spurts out from the wound.
• The person may need stitches to close the wound.

What is the main consequence of not seeking medical attention for a serious injury?

• The person may experience severe pain.
• The injury may become more serious and potentially lead to death.
• The person may need stitches to close the wound.
• The person may lose consciousness.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a less serious injury?

• Blood is bright red and spurts out from the wound.
• The person may need stitches to close the wound.
• Blood oozes from the cut.
• Cut will clot and stop bleeding by itself.

What is the main difference between arteries and veins?

• Arteries are larger in size than veins.
• Arteries have valves while veins do not.
• Arteries carry oxygenated blood, while veins carry deoxygenated blood.
• Veins have thicker walls than arteries.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a serious injury?

• The person may need stitches to close the wound.
• Blood oozes from the cut.
• Blood is bright red and spurts out from the wound.
• Cut will clot and stop bleeding by itself.

Which type of blood vessel has the ability to clot and stop bleeding by itself?

• Arteries
• Veins
• Capillaries
• None of the above

What is the main difference in bleeding patterns between a serious injury and a less serious injury?

• A serious injury does not bleed at all, while a less serious injury bleeds slowly.
• A serious injury bleeds very slowly, while a less serious injury bleeds very fast.
• A serious injury bleeds very fast, while a less serious injury bleeds slowly.
• Both types of injuries bleed at the same rate.

What is the recommended course of action for treating a serious injury?

• Ignore the injury and continue with daily activities.
• Wait a few hours to see if the injury improves.
• Seek medical attention immediately.
• Apply pressure to the wound and wait for it to stop bleeding.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a vein injury?

• Blood oozes from the cut.
• The person may need stitches to close the wound.
• Blood is bright red and spurts out from the wound.
• Cut will clot and stop bleeding by itself.

What is the main difference between a serious injury and a less serious injury?

• A serious injury bleeds very fast, while a less serious injury bleeds slowly.
• A serious injury can cause death, while a less serious injury cannot.
• A serious injury requires stitches, while a less serious injury does not.
• A serious injury can cause the person to lose consciousness, while a less serious injury cannot.