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WorksheetsEmergency & Clinical Care (8-9)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Rapid ____ loss can lead to ___ and death
blood, shock
water, dehydration
oxygen, suffocation
nutrients, starvation
Average size adult has 5 to 6 quarts (5 to 6 L) of ____
blood
plasma
lymph
saliva
An open wound may allow bacteria to enter the body, causing an infection
Yes
No
Maybe
Not sure
Hemorrhage
a large amount of bleeding in a short time
a minor cut that bleeds
a bruise that appears on the skin
a condition causing excessive clotting
Clotting
Platelets from clot
Red blood cells from clot
White blood cells from clot
Plasma proteins from clot
Impaled objects should be removed immediately
Yes
No
Only if they are causing pain
Only if they are visible
If bleeding continues: What to do?
Apply a manufactured tourniquet
Apply pressure and wait for help
Cover the wound with a bandage
Remove the tourniquet after 30 minutes
Anulsion
An injury that leaves a piece of skin or other tissue either partially or completely torn away from the body
A type of fracture where the bone is broken into multiple pieces
A condition where the skin becomes inflamed and red
A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the body
Abrasion
An injury in which a portion of the skin is removed by rubbing or scraping on the hard, rough surface
A type of burn caused by exposure to heat
A deep cut that penetrates through the skin layers
A bruise resulting from a blunt force trauma
In many cases, an amputated extremity can be successfully reattached
Yes
No
Only if reattached within 24 hours
Only in children
Crushing amputation
An injury where an extremity is torn off by a sharp object
An injury in which an extremity separates by being crushed or mashed off
A surgical procedure to remove a limb
A type of fracture caused by excessive force
Concussions
Brain hitting the skull
Loss of consciousness
Severe headache
Memory loss
Care for External Bleeding
Wear gloves and apply pressure for at least 5 minutes
Apply a tourniquet immediately
Use ice to numb the area before applying pressure
Ignore the bleeding and wait for help
Bleeding still continues: What to Do:
Apply a hemostatic dressing if: Direct pressure is not effective
Apply ice to the wound to reduce swelling
Elevate the injured area above the heart
Use a tourniquet immediately
Any wound can become infected
Yes
No
Only deep wounds can become infected
Only wounds with foreign objects can become infected
Bruises: What to do
Apply an ice pack over the injury for 20 minutes
Rub the bruise with a warm cloth
Ignore it and let it heal on its own
Take painkillers immediately
Bandage
A material used to cover a dressing to keep it in place on the wound and to apply pressure to help control bleeding
A type of medication used to treat infections
A tool used for measuring wounds
A type of adhesive used to stick skin together
A bite wound is more likely to become infected
Yes
No
It depends on the location
Only if it's deep
Capillary bleeding
bleeding that oozes from a wound steadily but slowly
bleeding that spurts from a wound with each heartbeat
bleeding that flows rapidly and profusely
bleeding that occurs in large pools around the wound
The signs and symptoms of an infection include swelling and redness around the wound, throbbing pain and a lack of fever
Yes
No
Maybe
Definitely
