Wounds and bleeding

Question 1

The functions of the skin include:

a) Protecting the body from environmental pathogens
b) Providing a barrier against infection
c) Distinguishing temperature, pain and pressure
d) All of the above

Answer 1

d) All of the above

Question 2

A bruise is also known as a:

a) Laceration
b) Concussion
c) Avulsion
d) Contusion

Answer 2

d) Contusion

Question 3

In a serous wound, if several layers of dressings become blood-soaked and the wound is still leaking, you should:

a) Remove all wet material, inspect the wound, reassess and stop bleeding
b) Leave all dressings in place and apply more bandages with direct pressure
c) Remove all except the lowest layer and apply more dressings
d) Leave it all in place, apply a tourniquet and rinse thoroughly with saline

Answer 3

a) Remove all wet material, inspect the wound, reassess and stop bleeding

Question 4

Impaled objects penetrating any part of the body should:

a) Never be removed at the scene
b) Only be removed if firmly embedded
c) Be removed only if clear of vital organs
d) Always be removed to arrest internal bleeding

Answer 4

a) Never be removed at the scene

Question 5

In a healthy adult, the blood clotting mechanism usually activates within about:

a) 2 minutes
b) 5 to 10 minutes
c) 30 minutes
d) 60 minutes

Answer 5

a) 2 minutes

Question 6

The components of the blood responsible for carrying oxygen are:

a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Albumins

Answer 6

a) Red blood cells

Question 7

Which of the following components supply chemical factors needed to for a blood clot?

a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Fibrocytes

Answer 7

c) Platelets

Question 8

Bright red blood pumping from a wound indicates:

a) Arterial bleeding
b) Venous bleeding
c) Capillary bleeding
d) Lymphatic bleeding

Answer 8

a) Arterial bleeding

Question 9

Dark red blood flowing steadily from a wound indicates:

a) Arterial bleeding
b) Venous bleeding
c) Capillary bleeding
d) Lymphatic bleeding

Answer 9

b) venous bleeding

Question 10

The most acceptable method and order for controlling bleeding in a limb is:

a) Indirect pressure point, bandage, elevation
b) Tourniquet, indirect pressure, elevation
c) Bandage, direct pressure, elevation
d) Direct pressure, dressing, bandage

Answer 10

d) Direct pressure, dressing, bandage

Question 11

Bleeding from an open head wound may be controlled by what method?

a) Haemostatic agent
b) Tourniquet
c) Direct pressure
d) Indirect pressure

Answer 11

c) Direct pressure

Question 12

Proper care for an amputated part includes placing the part:

a) Wrapped in a dressing to prevent freezing and contained in a bag of ice
b) Immersed in warm, sterile, 0.9% saline at around body core temperature
c) Kept dry and cold in a plastic bag, surrounded by ice
d) Directly into cold, clean running tap-water

Answer 12

a) Wrapped in a dressing to prevent freezing and contained in a bag of ice

Question 13

A collection of blood in a body cavity is

a) Ischemia
b) Hyperaemia
c) Haematoma
d) Contusion

Answer 13

c) Haematoma