WorksheetsFirst Aid
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which term describes blue discoloration caused by a lack of oxygen?
Avulsion
Cyanosis
Good Samaritan Act
Shock
Select all of the true statements about bandages.
Bandages are used to control bleeding
Bandages can help secure splints
Bandages should be tight enough to hold dressings in place
Bandages should restrict blood flow
Which statement about dressings and bandages is NOT true?
Avoid using materials with loose fibers to prevent infection
A bandage is a material used to secure dressings and splints
Check the patient's circulation after applying a bandage
Dressings and bandages used in emergencies must be sterile
Which item is used to stop bleeding, prevent infection, absorb secretions, and treat pain?
Bandages
Dressings
Splint
Sling
Which wound involves tissue being torn and separated from the body?
Laceration
Burn
Incision
Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of first aid care?
Regulate the patient's temperature
Do not move a patient unless required for safety
Give a disoriented patient some water or a snack
Keep the patient calm
If an injury results in the breaking of the mucous membrane, it is considered a(n) __________.
Minor wound
Open Wound
Closed wound
Superficial wound
Which wound occurs when the top layer of skin is scraped off by a rough surface?
Abrasion
Avulsion
Incision
Burn
Which term refers to the rigid dressing used to immobilize an injured body part?
Splint
Bandage
Cast
Dressing
When there are multiple patients in an emergency situation, triage helps determine which ___ is addressed first
patient
injury
organ
group
Which law protects providers who respond to emergencies?
HIPAA
Good Samaritan Acts
Tort law
Patient Rights Act
Which of the following is NOT true of splints and slings?
Check the patient's circulation inside and below a splint, looking for swelling, coldness, numbness or tingling, pallor, or cyanosis
A sling is used to keep an injury immobilized
Splint an injured limb if EMS is on their way
A sling is used to keep an injury immobilized
Emergency medical care for someone who has been hurt or who is sick ___________
CPR
Pressure
Fracture
First Aid
Emergency care providers should only perform tasks
they are trained for
they are familiar with
they have some knowledge of
they do not know
To help stabilize a break or a fracture a ______________ can be used
bandage, to cover it up
Splint, to stabilize it and keep you from moving it and injuring it more
Ice Pack, to cool the area
For minor burns it is always good to apply ___________ to help with the pain
bandages to the area
Cloth over the area
Cool water if available
The most common type of burn is
thermal
electrical
radiation
chemical
Select all of the following which can be used in place of a commercial sling.
scarf
pillows
belt
handkerchief
fishing line
If a person injures his head and/or neck, you should:
move the victim to see if they have feeling in their arms and legs.
keep the victim stable and do not move them.
roll the victim on their side in case they vomit
slap them gently on the face to see if they are conscious
What happens to the event report documentation of an emergency incident?
It gets discarded
It is copied and sent to local emergency rooms
The copy is given to family members
It officially becomes a part of the patients medical record
Select all of the following which should prompt a healthcare provider to evaluate the patient as soon as possible
Change in level of consciousness
Other causes for concern
Progressive development of symptoms
The time of day
Which of the following is true of third-degree burns?
should be treated like second-degree burns
damages only the outer layer of skin
damages only the outer layer and second layer of skin
affects all layers of skin and underlying tissue
Which of the following is NOT a first-aid step for bleeding cuts and scrapes?
apply pressure using a sterile bandage
apply a bandage
flush the wound with clean water
change the bandage weekly
When caring for a patient in an emergency an individual should try to get their consent before performing care
true
false
Slings are made to allow for normal range of motion.
true
false
Which step DOES NOT belong when you are trying to control bleeding?
Raise the wound above the heart.
Cover with clean gauze or a clean cloth.
Rub dirt in the wound to control bleeding.
Secure wound.
Apply pressure.
What are signs of infection? Check all that apply.
it's blue in color
it's red in color
oozing
painful
swelling
If a 1st degree or 2nd degree burn is located on your face, hands or feet you should do what?
Wait till it heals.
Stay out of the sun.
See a doctor.
Put mustard on it.
When trying to reduce swelling, uninjured fingers and toes should be moved often and gently and elevated above the heart.
true
false
Ivan has been wearing a cast for four weeks and is tired of wearing it because it irritates the skin along the end of the cast. What recommendations should be made to help Ivan?
Ivan should try to soak the area to help moisturize it
Ivan should do nothing
Ivan should use scissors to cut the cast so it is more comfortable
Ivan should add padding along the edge to avoid friction
What is the recommended method for cleaning a superficial wound or abrasion?
Applying hydrogen peroxide
Using rubbing alcohol
Applying antibiotic ointment
Thoroughly irrigating to remove foreign matter
This degree of burn causes vesicles on the skin.
After calling 911, what is the first thing you do to treat an electrical burn victim?
Monitor ABC’s since electrocution can cause cardiac and respiratory emergencies.
Cover the area of the burn with a dry, loose bandage.
Secure the area by turning off the power source.
Apply ointment to the burned area.
You should peel away clothing that has "melted" into the flesh of a burn patient
true
false
If chemicals have splashed into someone's eyes, the eyes should be continuously irrigated with a steady stream of water.
False
True
A.) Dermis;
B.) Epidermis;
C.) Subcutaneous tissue
What is another word for contusion?
Open wound
Bruise
Burn
Avulsion
What is an example of a laceration?
Nail goes through hand
Broken glass
Turf burn
Hand stuck in blender
True or False: you can use ice to treat a burn
False
True
What stage am I?
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
What stage am I?
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
When a wound has partial thickness loss what stage is it?
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
What kind of wound is this?
abrasion
incision
laceration
avulsion
What kind of wound is this?
puncture
avulsion
amputation
laceration
Which of the following are ways to try to control bleeding?
Direct pressure
Elevation
Pressure bandage
Pressure points
All are ways to try to control bleeding.
When referring to the ABCs of first aid care, “B” stands for
bleeding
breathing
breaking
burn
Anyone who has had first aid training must be an expert in legal issues related to emergency care.
True
False
The Good Samaritan Acts offer some protection to caregivers who respond to emergency medical situations.
True
False
According to the Rule of Nines, an adult patient should get professional medical care if burns cover more than __________ of the body
10 %
15 %
12 %
8 %
