Always check the scene and make sure it is safe to approach an accident victim.

Never move an injured victim unless the victim is in a dangerous area.

Never make a diagnosis or discuss the victim’s condition with observers at the scene.

If a finger is cut off, pack the finger in ice and transport it with the victim. Is this statement True or False?

Venous blood oozes from the wound slowly, is less red than arterial blood, and clots easily.

To control bleeding in any wound, apply direct pressure to the artery nearest the wound.

If an object such as a splinter or cinder is embedded in the tissue, use sterile tweezers to remove the object.

The best position for treating shock is to keep the victim flat on the back while raising the feet and legs 12 inches.

20. Any substance that causes a harmful reaction when applied or ingested can be called a poison.

Poisoning is a condition that occurs when contact is made with any chemical substance that causes injury, illness, or death.

If a victim swallows a petroleum product, induce vomiting immediately before the product is absorbed.

For a snakebite, wash the wound and immobilize the injured area, positioning it higher than the level of the heart if possible.

A superficial burn involves injury to the top layers of skin, including both the epidermis and dermis.

The main treatment for all types of burns is to cool the area by flushing it with large amounts of cool water.

If chemicals splash on the skin and cause burns, use large amounts of water to wash the skin and dilute the chemicals for 15–30 minutes.

A victim of heat exhaustion has an internal body temperature of 105°F (40.6°C) or higher.

To treat a victim of heat stroke, put the victim in a tub of cool water or sponge the skin with cool water.

To treat a victim with frostbite, rub the area vigorously to stimulate circulation and warm the skin.

A compound fracture has two breaks in the bone.

A dislocation is treated the same way a fracture is treated.

A sprain is an injury to the tissues surrounding a joint.

Cold applications are used initially to decrease swelling for both sprains and strains.

To treat a nosebleed, place the victim in a sitting position with the head tilted backward.

An airtight dressing such as aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or nonporous material should be placed over a sucking chest wound.

A victim with a sucking chest wound should be positioned on their uninjured side with the head and chest slightly elevated.

If abdominal organs are protruding from a wound, use a large sterile dressing moistened with sterile water or normal saline to cover the area.

Signs and symptoms of a heart attack vary depending on the amount of heart damage. They also differ in males and females.

A cerebrovascular accident can be caused by either the presence of a clot in a cerebral artery or hemorrhage from a blood vessel in the brain.

Even though a victim is unconscious, he or she may be able to hear and understand what is going on.

Fainting can be a sign of a serious illness or condition that requires medical attention.

If a victim is convulsing, restrain the arms to stop the muscle movements and prevent injury to the victim.

If a diabetic is unconscious and you are not able to determine that the condition is insulin shock, put granulated sugar under the victim’s tongue.

Shock can be caused by psychological trauma such as anger, fear, or grief.

If a tick is embedded in the skin, use the edge of a rigid card, such as a credit card, to scrape the tick away from the skin.