first aid mid term

What can be done to prevent blisters?

All of the above.

What is the purpose of a dressing?

All of the above.

What is the purpose of skin?

All of the above.

What should be done when caring for a victim of severe internal bleeding?

All of the above.

When checking for severe bleeding, search the:

All of the above.

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis?

All of the above.

Which of the following factors increases the likelihood of wound infection?

All of the above.

Which of the following is a sign of a skull fracture?

All of the above.

Which of the following is a sign or symptom that a bandage is too tight?

All of the above.

Which of the following should be checked when assessing the victim's skin condition?

All of the above.

Which of the following should be used to treat muscle cramps?

All of the above.

Which statement concerning duty to act is correct?

All of the above.

If a dressing becomes blood-soaked, what should be done?

Apply another dressing on top of the old one.

Occupations that include a legal obligation to give first aid include law enforcement officers, park rangers, athletic trainers, lifeguards, and:

Both A and B.

The capillary reflex technique is more accurate in:

Both A and B.

Verify no one is in contact with the victim:

Both A and B.

What can you do to remove a live insect from the ear canal?

Both A and B.

Which type of dressing is useful for small wounds?

Both A and B.

Which of the following wounds do not usually require stitches?

Both A and c.

First aid and other assistance given by bystanders can be:

Both B and C.

What is the first step in caring for dry chemicals spilled on the skin?

Brush off the substance and flush with water.

Who is a vital link between emergency medical services (EMS) and the victim?

Bystanders

What type of bleeding is the most common, is usually not serious, and is easily controlled?

Capillary

What type of shock is caused by inadequate function of the heart?

Cardiogenic

________ occur when the internal abdominal tissues are damaged but the skin is unbroken.

Closed abdominal injuries

Which type of brain injury occurs when a blow to the head alters the function of the brain?

Concussion

Which type of amputation is the most common?

Crushing

What is the most effective method for controlling most types of bleeding?

Direct pressure over the wound

________ give victims of internal bleeding food or drink.

Do not

Which type of chemical substance may be activated if flushed with water?

Dry chemicals

Which of the following is placed directly over an open wound?

Gauze pads

What are the five long bones of the palm of the hand called?

Metacarpals

Deaths and complications increase dramatically for burn victims from which age group?

Older than 55 years

Who primarily benefits from first aid training?

Oneself

What can be used to effectively seal a sucking chest wound?

Plastic wrap

What is the first action a bystander should take in an emergency?

Recognize the emergency.

How do you care for a sucking chest wound?

Seal the wound.

What type of shock results from a bacterial infection?

Septic

What kind of muscle is in the walls of tubelike structures?

Smooth

Which of the following statements about AEDs is true?

The AED pads need to be attached to a dry chest.

Which organs are part of the central nervous system?

The brain and spinal cord

Which bone is the largest bone in the body?

The femur

When giving abdominal thrusts, which part of the fist is placed against the victim's abdomen?

Thumb side

What is the purpose of a bandage?

To hold a dressing in place

How many adhesive pads (electrodes) are placed on the victim's chest?

Two

________ skin always burns easily and never tans.

Type I

Which is the most common abnormal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?

Ventricular fibrillation

What is the best method for personal protection against contact with bloodborne pathogens?

Wearing proper personal protective equipment

A lumplike deformity on the back of the wrist, along with pain, tenderness, and swelling, can indicate:

a fractured wrist.

A first aider must stay with the victim until another equally or better trained person takes over. Failure to do so would be considered:

abandonment

The most appropriate bandage for sprains and contusions is:

an elastic roller bandage.

The ________ is the largest artery in the human body.

aorta

Most nosebleeds:

are self-limited.

During ventricular tachycardia (v-tach), the heart:

beats too fast to pump blood effectively.

When the heart stops beating:

blood carrying oxygen becomes unavailable to the entire body.

Closed abdominal injuries are also known as _________.

blunt injuries

When using a cravat bandage for an injured eye, cover ________ to prevent the injured eye from moving.

both eyes

With an open fracture, the skin is:

broken or damaged.

If an unresponsive victim is not breathing or only gasping, the first aider should first:

call 911.

Quite often, ________ bleeding will clot and stop by itself.

capillary

When a person experiences shock, the person's skin is usually:

clammy.

The collar bone is also known as the:

clavicle

A fracture in which the bone is fragmented into more than two pieces is called:

comminuted

Bruising of the tissue is considered a:

contusion.

A ________ occurs when a muscle goes into an uncontrolled spasm and contraction.

cramp

If a splinter enters the skin under the nail and breaks off flush, it can be removed by:

cutting a V-shaped notch in the nail and grasping the end of the splinter with the tweezers.

Neurogenic shock results from:

damage to the nervous system.

The D in DOTS stands for:

deformity

The first stage of grieving is ________.

denial

The E in SAMPLE stands for:

events leading to the injury or illness.

Burns that affect only the outer layer (epidermis) of the skin are considered:

first degree (superficial).

The ________ stage of grieving is characterized by sadness and despair.

fourth

A clot of blood under the skin is called a:

hematoma

Hot, burned, or smoldering clothing should be removed:

immediately.

A spinal injury victim who is in water should be:

immobilized and kept in the water.

An estimated 80% of all burn injuries occur:

in the home.

The Hadden Matrix is a strategy for _____________ that can be applied to any type of illness or injury.

interventions

A concussion is considered a ________.

mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)

An injury to the shoulder resulting in complete loss of function is ________ to be a dislocation than a fracture.

more likely

Duty to act, breach of duty (substandard care), and injury and damages inflicted are all factors involved in:

negligence

If the fracture results in the bone protruding through the skin, it is considered a(n):

open fracture.

Shock occurs when body parts do not receive adequate:

oxygenated blood.

If the chest wall moves in a direction opposite to that of the rest of the chest wall during breathing, the victim is experiencing ________.

paradoxical chest movement

In a ________ wound, there is a bullet entry point but no exit.

penetrating

When adequate blood and oxygen are provided to all cells in different tissues and organs in the body, this is called ________.

perfusion

The ________ is further subdivided into the voluntary and the autonomic nervous systems.

peripheral nervous system

The condition where air fills a portion of the chest cavity is called ________.

pneumothorax

A stressful event can be psychologically overwhelming and can result in a condition known as:

posttraumatic stress disorder.

The P in SAMPLE stands for:

preexisting conditions.

The two bones of the forearm are the:

radius and ulna.

Clear or pink watery fluid dripping from the nose or ear is a sign of a:

skull fracture.

When giving abdominal thrusts to a responsive choking victim, the rescuer's hand should be located:

slightly above the navel.

The seven ankle bones are called the ________.

tarsals

The condition where air in the chest cavity cannot exit, causing pressures that reduce heart and lung function, is called ________.

tension pneumothorax

The most common cause of airway obstruction in an unresponsive victim is:

the tongue.

Most slivers can be easily removed with:

tweezers

When treating a shock victim, the first aider should place blankets and/or coats:

under and over the victim.

The leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults is:

unintentional injuries.

The U in AVPU stands for:

unresponsive to any stimulus.

During the first 48 to 72 hours after a bone, joint, or muscle injury, the victim should:

use RICE treatment.

The only time an impaled object can safely be removed is:

when it is stuck in the cheek.

When giving rescue breaths to a child, each breath should last approximately ________.

1 second

When giving a child rescue breaths, the breaths should last:

1 second.

In a healthy adult, initial clot function normally takes about ____ minutes.

10

An elastic bandage should be worn continuously for ________ hours.

18 to 24

What size elastic bandage is most appropriate for an injury of the hand, wrist, or foot?

2-inch

When performing adult CPR, how many compressions should be given?

30

The ratio of compressions to breaths when performing infant CPR is:

30 compressions to 2 breaths.

According to the rule of nines, an adult's arm represents what percentage of body surface area?

9%

For an unresponsive victim, call:

9-1-1.

A victim's level of responsiveness or mental status can be described according to the ________ scale.

AVPU

AEDs can be used on:

All of the above.

An example of an improvised dressing is:

All of the above.

Care for a closed abdominal injury includes:

All of the above.

First aid for dislocations includes which of the following?

All of the above.

First aid for fractures includes:

All of the above.

How could you determine whether the victim is wearing contact lenses?

All of the above.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes:

All of the above.

Place the second AED pad:

All of the above.

Properly applied, first aid may mean the difference between:

All of the above.