WorksheetsFirst Aid Chapter 6
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
A closed fracture is
where the skin over the fracture is not broken
where the skin over the fracture is broken
when there is an open wound
is usually life threatening
an open fracture is when
the skin over the fracture is NOT broken
an injury to the joints
the skin over the fracture is broken
not very painful
A sprain is
an over stretching of bones
an over stretching of ligaments
an open fracture
a closed fracture
A splint needs to be
flexible, shorter than the limb and unpadded
flexible, loose, cloth
rigid, shorter than the limb and unpadded
rigid, long enough and padded
The aim of first aid for bone and joint injuries is to
fix the bone
diagnose the casualty
prevent further tissue damage and reduce pain
Push bones and dislocations back in place
Always monitor ___________ below the injury site
airway
circulation
blood
dislocation
Use RICE for injuries to bones, joints and muscles, what does it stand for?
Reassure, Immobilize, Care, Elevate
Rest, Injury, Cool, Event
Reassure, Indecisive, Care, Events
Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate
A head/ spinal injury should be suspected whenever the incident involves a car accident or a___________
fall from under 4 feet
fall from 6 feet or more
Asthmatic attack
Sever allergic reaction
Signs and symptoms of a head/ spinal injury include:
casualty can move their neck
there is a locked joint
fluid from ears, casualty cannot move, headache
fluid from eyes, casualty cannot move, swelling of the hands and feet
Always suspect a head/ spinal injury if the casualty is unconscious and the history is unknown
True
False
Concussions are caused by
fractures
heart attacks
a blow to the head or neck
TIA's
If a casualty with a concussion appears OK after 20 minutes they do NOT need to see medical help
True
False
If you must leave an unconscious casualty alone
place them in the recovery position
place them in a chair
carry them with you
place them in the rollover position
If a casualty has a pelvic injury they may go into
Angina pain
shock because of internal bleeding
Transient Isthemic Attack
severe allergic reaction
A sign/ symptom of a flail chest could include
painful breathing, bruising
swelling
urge to urinate
numbness and tingling
