First Aid Review

An open wound caused by a sharp, pointed object is called a ______________ wound.

• Abrasion

• Laceration

• Amputation

• Puncture

After putting on gloves, which is the first thing you should do to control bleeding?

• Use a tourniquet

• Use direct pressure over the wound

• Elevate the injured area

• Put on a pressure bandage

What is this?

• Gauze

• Tourniquet

• Pressure bandage

• Glove

The tourniquet should be applied 2-3 inches below the open wound

• True

• False

After the wound has been cleaned, what should be applied before putting on a bandage?

• Gloves

• Elastic wrap

• Antibiotic ointment

• Torniquet

A condition caused by lack of blood flow to organs, specifically the heart and brain

• Burns

• Poisoning

• Leukemia

• Shock

What is the first thing you should do when someone goes into shock?

• Call 911

• Cover the patient with a blanket

• Have the patient lay flat on their back

• Give the patient some water

If at any point the patient begins vomiting or bleeding from the mouth, you should have the patient lay on their side

• True

• False

A 2nd degree burn affects 3 layers of skin

• True

• False

Which of the following is the type of poisoning when you breathe in a dangerous chemical?

• Ingestion

• Inhalation

• Contact

• Injection