First Aid For A Broken Bone

25.
A scrape (abrasion) is
A) skin damage with little bleeding
B) a puncture
C) a blow to the body
D) a jagged, smooth cut of skin
26.
A cut is
A) a jagged or smooth tearing of skin
B) a bruise
C) a puncture
D) a small scrape
27.
A puncture results in
A) the skin being pierced
B) jagged or smooth tearing of skin
C) heavy external bleeding
D) no risk of infection
28.
Pressing the artery to stop bleeding
A) works only on small children
B) should not be done
C) is called the pressure-point technique
D) is the venal pressure tactic
29.
Rabies is spread by
A) animal bites
B) sexual contact
C) coughing
D) sneezing
30.
A splint is
A) used to stitch a laceration
B) used to immobilize a fracture
C) used to treat an avulsion
D) relief from itching
31.
To treat first-degree burns,
A) smear the burn with oil
B) cover the burn with a blanket
C) rub the burn with ice
D) submerge the burn in water
32.
The death of tissue, such as can occur with frostbite, is called
A) gangrene
B) avulsion
C) inflammation
D) amputation
33.
First Aid is
A) major cause of headaches
B) the leading cause of death
C) rescue breathing
D) emergency care
34.
Most animal bites are puncture wounds.
A) True
B) False
35.
A fracture is a broken bone.
A) True
B) False
36.
Frostbite occurs when ice crystals form in the space between cells.
A) True
B) False
37.
The failure of blood to circulate to vital organs is called shock.
A) True
B) False
38.
The order of the four steps for applying first aid to wounds is:
A) protect wound from contamination, treat for shock, stop bleeding, seek medical help
B) treat for shock, stop bleeding, seek medical help, protect wound from contamination
C) seek medical help, protect wound from contamination, stop bleeding, treat for shock
D) stop bleeding, protect wound from contamination, treat for shock, seek medical help
39.
First Aid is considered to be:
A) the first 30 minutes of care following an injury
B) dangerous
C) only necessary for paramedics to know
D) more important than CPR
40.
The best way to treat a possible broken bone in the leg is:
A) keep leg in the position found until help arrives
B) stand on injured leg to assess pain
C) straighten the knee to avoid further injury
D) apply pressure to injury site
41.
When treating hyperthermia, one should never:
A) call 911
B) slowly cool the body with cool wet towels
C) give the victim ice water to drink
D) place the victim in a shaded area
42.
When someone swallows poison, it is best to:
A) call Poison Control
B) make them throw up
C) call 911
D) have them drink milk
43.
When a victim is bleeding, the first thing you should do before starting first aid is
A) have them hold their breath
B) put on gloves
C) help them lay down
D) show them your First Aid card
44.
The best treatment for first, second, and third degree burns is:
A) mist with rubbing alcohol
B) flush with running water for 15-20 minutes
C) wrap with a sterile dressing
D) cover with butter or lard
45.
During a seizure it is best to:
A) protect the victim from injury
B) give the victim a glass of cool water
C) place a wallet in the victim’s mouth
D) cover the victim with a lightweight blanket
46.
When a person with diabetes is acting unusual, it is best to:
A) cover him with a lightweight blanket
B) give him sugar
C) give him an insulin injection
D) give him a glass of cool water
47.
The best treatment for a bloody nose is:
A) apply ice to the sinus area of the nose
B) pinch nose and lean head backward
C) pack nose with gauze
D) pinch nose and lean head forward
48.
If you suspect the victim has taken illegal drugs, you should:
A) drive the victim to the hospital
B) call 911
C) give the victim Benadryl
D) give the victim hot coffee

A
A
A
C
A
B

At this point I got lazy. Good luck!

2011-08-02 14:12:54 by

How to treat an open fracture.

My son is more reckless than the average toddler. At 17 months he can scale pretty much any piece of furniture in the house, his latest thing is to dive off the couch with his hands extended to try to do a handstand/flip. We have tile, he's already hit his head once, but that didn't deter him.

Our pediatrician says that he's seen children like my son before and he's likely to have a broken bone or two in his youth. I'd like to try to take some first aid courses just in case, so I can do necessary things while waiting for an ambulance. And of course I'd hope to be able to help him so that an ambulance wouldn't be necessary.

Any suggestion on what kind of course to take/ where to find one. I know I want to take CPR but I'd also like something broader than that.

Well, CPR/First Aid class is what you should take. I took this class and it does offer a lot of good information I think if call your local hospital or if your son goes to daycare ask them, they will be able to tell you when/where to take it.

Good Luck.

2009-11-09 19:28:40 by Mommy of 1.5

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I need some help. I need to purchase a good first aid/survival first aid book. A type book you would have on you if you went camping or are going hiking. Something that can show and teach you how to use your surroundings for a first aid situation. Something that can show you what kind of plant to use (for example) to make a rash stop itching, or how to use twigs and wood for a broken bone until you can get to civilization and/or hopsital. Thank you very much. All suggestions welcome. Serious answers only please.

SAS: Emergency Medic. Barnes and Noble or Borders should have it. It's the best one on the market.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Air _Service

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAS-Active-Libra ry-Emergency-Medic/dp/0007102305

2010-09-07 01:56:06 by kitten_named_waddyl

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I have a first aid & CPR class in the mornings & since it's first aid, we have been discussing blood & different types of wounds, & bleeding for 2 days now. I get really dizzy hearing about it & the first day, the room started spinning & I started sweating cold sweat. I just breathed in & out until I calmed myself & went to the restroom. The second day I distracted myself & I only got a bit dizzy. I don't know why this has happened to me,I can usually tolerate 'blood'.Maybe it has to do with the class being in the morning?I skip breakfast so maybe that can cause it? I don't know but I need to find a solution bc I can't drop the class but the next few weeks are going to be about treating open wounds & broken bones & all that jazz haha!Thanks.

You need to try to eat breakfast-- it's the most important meal of the day. You need the energy for your schoolwork, plus it gets your digestive system moving. Besides, studies show people who eat breakfast will have healthier body weights than those who skip.

Low blood sugar can cause sweating, shakiness, dizziness, and confusion.

2011-03-15 01:59:01 by

Scenario: You and your friends are on your way to the mountains for a weekend camping trip when you come upon a 1981 station wagon in a ditch at the side of the road. The car has rolled and there is smoke coming out from beneath the hood. There are two passengers, and both are sitting outside the car.

•The first passenger you see is a girl about 10 years old. She has some cuts and abrasions and her left leg is broken with the bone protruding. She is bleeding profusely from the point of the break.
•A woman is out of the car, crying. She is trying to stop traffic to get help. She is pale and cold, and her right arm just hangs at her side. She has some bleeding from a cut on that arm.
There are some things you already know. You know you should make sure you do not rush in to a dangerous scene and become injured yourself. Also, you see that both people are conscious and breathing. Now, what are some things you can do to help? Consider what you will do first, who you can help, and in what order. Consider the types of injuries and first aid that you might render.

Apply pressure to the child's profuse bleeding FIRST and FOREMOST.

The lady is in shock, but the child will die if not assisted first. Use the hand or any cloth to apply pressure to the child's bleeding wound, and reinforce with other material/cloth available at the scene.

2011-08-17 23:30:51 by