First Aid Quiz

If a person suffers from a neck strain, what structure/s would be involved?

• Muscles and tendons

• Bones

• Nerves

• Blood vessels

If a person suffers from an ankle sprain, what structure/s would be involved?

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Muscles

• Bones

What is another name for a bruise?

• Contusion

• Fracture

• Laceration

• Strain

What is another name for a scrape?

• Abrasion

• Laceration

• Incision

• Puncture

What is the definition of a laceration?

• A smooth cut caused by a sharp object

• A tear or jagged wound in the flesh

• A bone fracture

• A burn caused by heat

What are the 4 first aid care steps for shock?

• Call 911, have the person lie down, elevate the legs, keep the person warm

• Give the person water, apply a tourniquet, elevate the legs, cover with a blanket

• Apply pressure to the wound, elevate the head, give aspirin, call a taxi

• Have the person sit up, apply cold compress, give them coffee, call 911

What are signs to look for internal bleeding?

• Unexplained fatigue and dizziness

• Intense headache and confusion

• Localized pain and swelling

• All of the above

What is the definition of dressing from your Chapter 6 notes?

• The process of cleaning and preparing food

• A type of sauce used to flavor salads

• The act of putting on clothes

• A method of applying bandages to a wound

Describe the first aid steps for an embedded object.

• Do not remove the object, stabilize the object in place, control bleeding, and seek professional medical help.

• Remove the object immediately to prevent infection, then clean and bandage the wound.

• Apply pressure around the object to push it out, then clean the wound with soap and water.

• Break the object into smaller pieces for easier removal, then apply an antiseptic cream.

Which of the following is a situation where a tourniquet may be necessary?

• When there is a minor cut on a finger

• When there is a sprained ankle

• When there is severe bleeding that cannot be controlled by direct pressure

• When someone has a headache