WorksheetsFirst Aid Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is First Aid?
Full and complete care
Immediate care to minimize injury effects
Long-term medical treatment
A type of surgery
What is an open wound?
A wound with no break in the skin
A wound with a break in the skin or mucous membrane
A wound that does not involve soft tissues
A wound that cannot result in infection
What is an example of a closed wound?
Cut
Laceration
Bruise or hematoma
Abrasion
Which of the following is NOT a type of open wound?
Abrasion
Incision
Bruise
Laceration
Which type of open wound involves the removal of a body part?
Abrasion
Avulsion
Puncture
Amputation
What is a characteristic of an abrasion?
The skin is scraped off
The skin is cut deeply
The skin is bruised
The skin is burned
What is a common concern with abrasions?
Excessive bleeding
Limited bleeding
No bleeding
Heavy bruising
What type of object typically causes an incision wound?
Blunt object
Sharp object
Hot object
Cold object
How are the edges of an incision wound described?
Rough and irregular
Smooth and regular
Jagged and uneven
Blunt and rounded
What can happen if an incision wound is deep?
Minimal bleeding
Heavy bleeding
No bleeding
Instant healing
What kind of damage can an incision wound cause?
Only skin damage
Damage to nerves, muscles, and other tissues
No damage
Only bone damage
What is a characteristic of a laceration?
Smooth, clean edges
Jagged, irregular edges
No bleeding
Minimal tissue damage
What can occur as a result of a laceration?
Heavy bleeding
No risk of infection
Quick healing
Minimal pain
What does a laceration involve?
Bruising of tissues
Tearing of tissues by excessive force
Burning of tissues
Swelling of tissues
What is a common cause of puncture wounds?
Blunt force trauma
Sharp objects like pins or nails
Friction burns
Chemical exposure
What is a potential risk associated with puncture wounds?
Decreased chance of infection
Increased chance of infection
No risk of infection
Immediate healing
What type of infection is most worrisome for a puncture wound?
Rapid healing
Tetanus
No effect
Increased bleeding
What is an avulsion?
A type of wound where tissue is hanging like a flap from the body
A type of wound where the skin is scraped
A type of wound where a bone is fractured
A type of wound where a muscle is strained
What occurs when a body part is cut off and separated from the body?
Amputation
Fracture
Contusion
Laceration
What should you NOT do with an amputated body part?
Place it directly on ice
Wrap it in a cool, moist dressing
Keep it in a plastic bag
Transport it with the victim
Why is it important to preserve an amputated part?
To prevent infection
A surgeon may be able to reattach it
To stop bleeding
To reduce pain
What is a recommended way to preserve an amputated body part?
Wrap it in a warm, dry cloth
Wrap it in a cool, moist dressing
Place it in direct sunlight
Submerge it in hot water
From which sources can bleeding occur?
Only veins
Only arteries
Arteries, veins, and capillaries
Only capillaries
What is a characteristic of arterial blood?
Dark red in color
Usually oozes from a wound
Bright red in color
Results in minor blood loss
What is a characteristic of venous blood?
Bright red in color
Dark red or maroon in color
Rapid, spurting bleeding
Difficult to control
How is the flow of venous blood described?
Rapid and spurting
Slower, steadier bleeding
Intermittent and weak
Pulsating and strong
What can the constant flow of venous blood lead to?
Minimal blood loss
Large amounts of blood loss, but is easy to control
Immediate clotting
No significant blood loss
What color is arterial blood due to its high oxygen content?
Dark crimson
Bright red
Blue
Green
What causes venous blood to appear dark red or maroon in color?
High oxygen levels
Low oxygen levels
Low iron content
High nitrogen levels
What are the characteristics of capillary blood?
Oozes from the wound slowly
Bright red in color
Does not clot easily
Flows rapidly
How does capillary blood compare in color to arterial blood?
Less red than arterial blood
More red than arterial blood
The same color as arterial blood
Blue in color
What is a notable property of capillary blood in terms of clotting?
Clots easily
Does not clot
Clots very slowly
Requires medical intervention to clot
What should you use as a protective barrier when providing first aid for bleeding?
A towel
Gloves or plastic wrap
A scarf
A hat
If you don’t have gloves, what should you use to avoid contact with blood?
A single layer of cloth
Thick layers of dressings
A piece of paper
A plastic bag
What is an important step to take after giving first aid to a bleeding victim?
Sit down and rest
Wash your hands thoroughly
Eat a snack
Call a friend
What is the first method to use for controlling bleeding?
Elevation
Pressure Bandage
Direct Pressure
Pressure Points
Which method should be used after applying direct pressure to control bleeding?
Pressure Points
Elevation
Pressure Bandage
None of the above
What is the third step in the sequence for controlling bleeding?
Direct Pressure
Elevation
Pressure Bandage
Pressure Points
How long should you apply pressure to a wound?
1-2 minutes
3-4 minutes
5-10 minutes or until bleeding stops
15-20 minutes
What should you do if blood soaks through the dressing?
Remove the dressing and start over
Apply a second dressing over the first and continue direct pressure
Ignore it
Use a hairdryer to dry it
Also known as a superficial burn...
1st Degree Burn
2nd Degree Burn
3rd Degree Burn
4th Degree Burn
Burn that is red, blistered and appears moist
1st degree burn
2nd degree burn
3rd degree burn
4th degree burn
Also known as a full thickness burn...
1st degree burn
2nd degree burn
3rd degree burn
4th degree burn
Burn that appears red and dry...
1st degree burn
2nd degree burn
3rd degree burn
4th degree burn
Which of the following is characteristic of a 3rd degree burn?
redness
swelling
charring of the skin
moist
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of a burn?
Fire
Hot surface
Radiation
All of the above can cause a burn
Treatment for 3rd degree burns involves...
skin grafting
leaving the wound exposed
allowing the wound to scab
cutting the wound open
Electricity can cause a burn to the skin.
True
False
Some 3rd degree burns can be painless.
True
False
1st degree burns are always painless.
True
False
