First Aid Kit

Question 1

What are wound dressings for (2)

Answer 1

1. Burns (heat)
2. Scalds (liquids)

Question 2

What are antiseptics/disinfectants for

Answer 2

keep skin free from bacteria

Question 3

What are common antiseptics/disinfectants (7)

Answer 3

1. cetylpyridinium
2. chlorhexidine
3. chloride
4. phenol
5. cetrimide
6. benzalkonium
7. should not be used on wounds

Question 4

What forms do antiseptics/disinfectants come in (7)

Answer 4

1. creams
2. ointments
3. liquids
4. swabs
5. powder sprays
6. liquid sprays
7. paints

Question 5

What first aid cases should be referred (12)

Answer 5

1. Cuts which bleed without stopping
2. Cuts which look like they may be infected
3. Cuts containing a foreign body
4. Cuts where there is a large injury or loss of feeling in the wounded area
5. Burns which are deep or large
6. Burns where there is blistered, charred or white skin
7. Burns which have been caused by chemicals or electricity
8. Injuries to a child or elderly person
9. Patients with diabetes
10. Patients that takes other medications
11. Patients feeling faint or otherwise unwell
12. Head injury followed by symptoms

Question 6

What are the advantages of plasters (2)

Answer 6

1. Moist environment - speed up healing
2. Cheap & easy to apply

Question 7

What are the advantages of sterile-unmedicated dressing (4)

Answer 7

1. Variety of sizes
2. serious wounds
3. absorb and cushion
4. sterile

Question 8

What are the advantages of low-adherent pads (4)

Answer 8

1. variety of sizes
2. shiny side doesn’t stick to the wound
3. sterile
4. minor cuts, grazes and burns

Question 9

What are the advantages of film dressings (4)

Answer 9

1. moist environment
2. sterile
3. oxygen in, water vapour out
4. sore protection

Question 10

What are the advantages of hydrocolloid dressings (4)

Answer 10

1. waterproof
2. absorbant
3. self-adhesive
4. reduce scarring

Question 11

What are the advantages of absorbents (2)

Answer 11

1. highly absorbant
2. when the skin isn’t broken

Question 12

What are the advantages of bandages (4)

Answer 12

1. white open wove - hold dressing in place
2. crepe - support & compression - reduce swelling
3. Tubular - easy application
4. Sports supports - prevent & treat injuries

Question 13

What are the advantages of tapes (2)

Answer 13

1. stick bandages in place
2. hypoallergenic forms

Question 14

What are the disadvantages of plasters (4)

Answer 14

1. absorb small amounts - frequent changing
2. non sterile
3. painful to remove
4. allergic reactions

Question 15

What are the disadvantages of sterile unmedicated dressing (3)

Answer 15

1. stick to the wound surface
2. peel freshly healed skin
3. dry out wound

Question 16

What are the disadvantages of low-adherent pads (2)

Answer 16

1. needs adhesive tape
2. v low absorption

Question 17

What are the disadvantages of film dressings (3)

Answer 17

1. kept for days/weeks
2. needs re-sticking
3. transparent - unsightly

Question 18

What are the disadvantages of hydrocolloid dressings (3)

Answer 18

1. leak
2. tape after a couple of days
3. expensive

Question 19

What are the disadvantages of absorbents (3)

Answer 19

1. shed fibres - infection, pain and delay healing
2. can reopen wound
3. can’t be used on open wounds

Question 20

What are the disadvantages of bandages (4)

Answer 20

1. no support
2. difficult to apply
3. needs double layer
4. expensive

Question 21

What are the disadvantages of tapes

Answer 21

peel of freshly healed skin