Bleeding and Wounds

Question 1

Wounds is defined as -

Answer 1

A break in continuity of the skin

Question 2

The type of wounds(6):

Answer 2

Abrasion
Laceration
Avulsion
Incision 
Puncture
Amputation

Question 3

How to identify Arterial(aar-teeu-ree-uhl) bleeding:

Venous bleeding:

Answer 3

• It is pulsating
• it is bright red
• It flows steadily
• It is dark red

Question 4

Methods to reduce bleeding of a wound(4):

Answer 4

1. Direct pressure
2. Indirect pressure(blocking or pressing an artery)
3. Elevation. Lift the affected area above the level of the heart
4. Tourniquet(last resort)

Question 5

Amputations:

Must be placed in a -

The marking must contain -

Answer 5

Damp, sterile container and clearly marked.

The patients name
Time and date of amputation
Which limb or body part

Question 6

Blocking blood flow with an amputation:

Important relevant to tourniquet:

Answer 6

Immediately apply indirect pressure
Bandage the wound
Elevate the limb

Only use tourniquet if absolutely necessary

Question 7

Internal bleeding actions:

Answer 7

Take to hospital immediately

Question 8

In instances where the casualty has been, or will be trapped for longer than 30 mins, you must first contact paramedics. For casualties trapped longer than 20 minutes you -

Answer 8

must not try to free the limb or body part since toxics could enter the bloodstream.

Question 9

Should badages interfere with circulation?

Answer 9

no.