p1b2

Question 1

3 objectives of first aid

Answer 1

maintain breathing, stop bleeding, prevent shock

Question 2

11 basic wounds

Answer 2

fractures open and closed, sucking chest wound, abdominal evisceration, massive hemorrhage with amputation, laceration, electrical shock, smoke inhalation, burns, hypothermia, heat stress, puncture wound

Question 3

fractures open and closed

Answer 3

dont put the fracture ‘in place’. apply pressure to both sides, ETD over wound, secure splint

Question 4

sucking chest wound

Answer 4

wipe blood, seal wound, check and treat for exit wound

Question 5

abdominal evisceration

Answer 5

dont apply pressure, cover intestine with ETD dressing, put patient on back with knees bnt and toes inward

Question 6

massive hemorrhage with amputation

Answer 6

direct pressure, elevate, tourniquet, write time, retrieve body part and place on ice

Question 7

laceration

Answer 7

ETD, pressure, and tourniquet if needed

Question 8

electrical shock

Answer 8

secure power, move to safe place, assess entrance and exit wounds, treat with ETD

Question 9

smoke inhalation

Answer 9

move outside, assess abc’s, oxygen

Question 10

burns

Answer 10

determine degree and percentage

Question 11

hypothermia

Answer 11

remove wet clothes, cover with clay blankets, head to toe assessment, treat for secondary injuries, shock

Question 12

heat stress

Answer 12

move to cool area, remove excess clothing, drench with water, make sure casualty is in a place with good ventilation , complete head to toe assessment, treat for shock

Question 13

puncture wound

Answer 13

identify penetrating object, stabilize object and bandage wound, complete head to toe assessment, treat for shock

Question 14

1st degree burn

Answer 14

red skin, mild pain

Question 15

2nd degree burn

Answer 15

red skin, blisters, severe pain

Question 16

3rd degree burn

Answer 16

charred black skin, may or may not be painful

Question 17

3 methods of controlling bleeding

Answer 17

1. direct pressure
2. pressure points
3. tourniquet

Question 18

basic treatment for a suicide gesture or attempt

Answer 18

assume the threat is real, dont leave patient alone, keep from inflicting harm, treat any self-inflicted wounds

Question 19

symptoms for a joint dislocation

Answer 19

bruises/tears in the muscle, ligaments, blood vessels, tendons, and nerves

Question 20

treatment for a joint dislocation

Answer 20

dont put joint back in unless medical officer can not be reached in 8 hours

Question 21

when and why a cold pack would be used on a sprain

Answer 21

used for 24-48 hours to reduce swelling and control internal hemorrhage

Question 22

when and why a heat pad would be used on a sprain

Answer 22

promotes healing and reduces swelling