First Aid - Quiz #7
What injury results when a joint comes apart and stays apart?
a. Compound fracture ***b. Dislocation c. Sprain d. Strain
If the chest wall moves in a direction opposite to that of the rest of the chest wall during breathing, the victim is experiencing ________.
a. Hemothorax ***b. Paradoxical chest movement c. Pneumothorax d. Tension pneumothorax
With an open fracture the skin is:
a. Intact ***b. Broken or damaged c. Bruised d. None of the above
The two classifications for fractures are:
a. Open and compound b. Complete and incomplete c. Compound and complex ***d. Open and closed
First aid for fractures includes:
a. Performing a primary check for life threatening conditions b. Examining the area for DOTS c. Checking for CSM ***d. All of the above
Closed abdominal injuries are also known as _______________.
a. Sharp injuries b. Penetrating injuries ***c. Blunt injuries d. Traumatic abdominal injuries
A _____________ results when the muscle is stretched beyond its normal range of motion.
a. Sprain b. Contusion c. Cramp ***d. Strain
How do you care for a sucking chest wound?
a. Stop internal bleeding b. Leave the wound uncovered ***c. Seal the wound d. Stop any external bleeding
What mnemonic can be used to identify signs and symptoms of a fracture?
a. TOPS b. STOD ***c. DOTS d. POTS
What can be used to stabilize fractured ribs?
***a. A soft object, such as a pillow b. An elastic bandage c. Adhesive tape d. All of the above
Broken ribs usually occur along the side of the ________.
***a. Chest b. Lungs c. Heart d. None of the above
The M in CSM stands for:
***a. Movement b. Motion c. Mental status d. Medications
Fractures, dislocations, and sprains are all initially treated with:
***a. RICE b. A hot water bag c. A saltwater soak d. A compression bandage
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a muscle contusion?
a. A snap sound ***b. A black and blue mark appearing hours after the injury c. Severe muscle cramping d. A cavity, indention, or bump that can be felt or seen
The D in DOTS stands for:
a. Damaged ***b. Deformity c. Dislocated d. Dislodged
In a ___________ the skin is not broken.
a. Semiclosed chest injury ***b. Closed chest injury c. Semiopen chest injury d. Open chest injury
Which symptom commonly accompanies a pelvis injury?
a. Severe pain b. Shock c. Massive internal blood loss ***d. All of the above
The S in CSM stands for:
***a. Sensation b. Sensitivity c. Sitting position d. Swelling
Emergency care of a flail chest includes:
***a. Supporting the chest b. Transporting the victim yourself c. Applying a sling to the arm on the uninjured side d. Providing rescue breathing
A fracture that cuts across the bone at right angles to the bones long axis is called:
***a. Transverse b. Spiral c. Greenstick d. Oblique
