First Aid

What is the primary purpose of Good Samaritan Laws?

• To ensure that everyone must receive professional medical training

• To provide legal protection to people who assist those who are ill or injured

• To make it mandatory for bystanders to help in an emergency

• To increase healthcare costs

Under Good Samaritan Laws, when can an individual be protected from being sued?

• When they cause more harm than good

• When they help someone using professional medical techniques only

• When they are not negligent or reckless during the care that is given

• When they request financial compensation for their help

Which item is essential for cleaning wounds in a First Aid Kit?

• Scissors

• Hydrogen Peroxide

• Pocket Mask

• Gloves

What type of wound is described as a cut in the skin that is usually deep enough to require stitches?

• Laceration

• Abrasion

• Puncture

• Contusion

Which type of wound is typically characterized by a scrape or burn?

• Laceration

• Abrasion

• Puncture

• Contusion

What should you do first to treat a laceration?

• Apply a sterile bandage tightly

• Use an antibiotic cream

• Clean the wound with soap and water or peroxide

• Call 911

How should a sterile bandage be applied to an abrasion?

• Tightly

• Loosely

• Not required

• With pressure

What is the recommended action if a wound is deep or in a critical area?

• Apply pressure

• Remove the foreign object

• Call 911 and immobilize the object

• Use an antibiotic cream

For minor punctures, what is the first step in treatment?

• Apply a sterile bandage

• Use an antibiotic cream

• Cleanly remove foreign objects

• Apply pressure

What is a sprain as described in the context of soft tissue injuries?

• The compression of a muscle

• The stretching or tearing of a ligament

• The dislocation of a joint

• The complete detachment of a tendon