First Aid and Emergency Response

What is the correct first aid for an object embedded in the eye?

• Attempt to remove the object with sterile tweezers.

• Gently rub the eye to dislodge the object.

• Place a paper cup over the injured eye and bandage both eyes.

• Flush the eye with water for 15 minutes.

What is the first step when treating a cut that is bleeding?

• Clean the wound with soap and water.

• Apply a sterile bandage.

• Stop the bleeding with direct pressure.

• See a doctor immediately.

How should blisters be treated?

• Break the blister to release the fluid.

• Leave the skin unbroken and avoid further pressure.

• Apply ointment to the blister.

• Clean the blister with alcohol.

When is it appropriate to apply ointments or salves to a burn?

• Immediately after cooling the burn with water.

• Only if the burn is minor and does not have open blisters.

• When a medical professional advises it.

• To prevent infection and reduce pain.

If a hazardous chemical gets into your eyes, what is the immediate first aid step?

• Rub your eyes vigorously to remove the chemical.

• Flush them directly with running water at an eyewash station for 15 minutes.

• Apply a sterile compress to both eyes.

• Close your eyes tightly and wait for medical help.

What is the immediate action to take for a simple bone break?

• Move the victim to a comfortable position.

• Apply a tight bandage directly over the break.

• Call for emergency help immediately.

• Try to reset the bone yourself.

When applying a splint to a broken arm, where should the securing bandages be placed?

• Directly over the fracture.

• One above the fracture and one below.

• Only at the ends of the splint.

• Around the entire arm, covering the fracture.

What should you NOT do when dealing with a compound fracture where the bone is exposed?

• Use a clean dressing to stop bleeding.

• Push the bone back under the skin.

• Treat it like a simple fracture after stopping bleeding.

• Call for emergency medical services.

What is a potential danger if the body's emergency response to injury (shock) goes too far?

• The injury will heal faster.

• It can lead to increased blood flow to all organs.

• It can actually kill the person.

• The person will become more agitated.

Which of the following is an appropriate first aid step for someone suffering from heat stroke?

• Give them an alcoholic beverage to rehydrate.

• Immediately move them to a very cold environment.

• Raise their feet to help blood circulation.

• Encourage them to continue working to sweat it out.