Part 17: First Aid

According to the Part 17: First Aid article, the definition of first aid is ____________.

Who were the first individuals recorded to utilize first aid techniques?

• Native American Sioux medicine men of the Bear Society

• Egyptian healers under the rule of King Tut

• British officers during WWI

• Mayan witch doctors

In 1903, who formed a committee to establish first aid instruction to industrial workers?

• Peter Shepherd

• Francis Duncan

• Clara Barton

• Norda Ratcliff

When is it appropriate for the victim to be moved even though a spinal injury may be suspected?

• If the area is unsafe

• If the victim is face down and having difficulty breathing

• If the victim has difficulty breathing

• If victim shows signs and symptoms of shock

Which basic skill of first aid can crucially influence the outcome of an injury?

Which of the following factors are most important affecting successful control of bleeding?

• The method of injury

• Amount of pressure applied to wound

• Age of patient

• The amount of time pressure is applied to wound

It is appropriate to use ice to control a burn.

• True

• False

What percentage of spinal injuries are attributed to motor vehicle accidents?

• 2%

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-3

Which of the following statements are true regarding sprain and strain injuries?

• a combination of water and ice is the best approach

• refreezable gel packs are just as effective as cool water and ice

• limit applications of cold packs to 20 minutes

• applying a cold pack directly on the injury is the best approach

Which of the following is an accepted method of first aid for jelly fish stings?

• applying a pressure immobilization bandage

• the victim should rinse off with cold water or rinse affected part with cold water

• applying meat tenderizer is an effective approach

• washing the affected area with 4%-6% acetic acid solution has been proven to be effective