FAW injuries 1

How do we give first aid for a suspected penetrating chest injury

• nothing

• call 999 and remove the penetrating object, direct pressure to wound and cover it

• call 999 leave the wound open to air apply direct pressure to stop bleeding without blocking the wound , monitor and treat for shock

• place the arm in a sling and send to hospital

Which of these will affect the severity of burns( tick all that apply)

• location

• cause

• temperature

• slightly red

how do we treat an embedded object in the eye ?

• remove the object, irrigate the eye

• tilt the head back and apply ice to the eye

• keep the casualty still and gently hold a sterile dressing over the eye

• cover the injusred eye with an eye pad and keep the other eye closed . Calm and reassure them

Which of these are examples of administration of first aid for sudden poisoning ? (tick all that apply)

• make them vomit

• taste the poison to identify it

• give sips of water or milk

• Wash away contamination on the skin with running water

Administration of first aid for a fracture might include ( tick all that apply)

• do not move the limb or the casualty unless in danger

• dress any wounds if possible

• send for their mother

• monitor and treat for shock

to administer first aid for a burn you would........

• call 999, burst any blisters . cool the burn for 20 minutes under running water

• cover the burn with a sterile dressing that does no stick to the burn, cool the burn for 20 minutes under running water

• cover the burn with a sterile dress cool the burn for 10 minutes under running water

Treatment for a strain or a sprain is ....

• rest, ice elevate, compress

• rest, ice lolly eviscerate , compress

• ice elevate, compress rest,

• get them up and walking ice elevate, compress

which of these is the first aid treatment for a dental injury ? (tick all that apply)

• reimplant the tooth if able and ask the casualty to bite on a clean swab

• wrap in cling film or put in cows milk

• arrange transfer to a dentist

• arrange transport to hosital