Dressings and Bandages
What is the primary purpose of a dressing placed over a wound?
What is to protect the wound, help control bleeding, and absorb drainage?
What is the primary purpose of a sling?
What is to support and help immobilize an injured arm?
What type of wound occurs when the skin is scraped against a rough surface?
What is an abrasion?
What is the term for a burn caused by contact with a hot object, flame, or steam?
What is a thermal burn?
A student gets a small scrape on their knee during class. What should the first aider do first after ensuring the scene is safe?
What is to assess the injury, use appropriate protective equipment, and clean the minor wound with clean running water?
What type of material is commonly placed directly over a wound to absorb blood and protect the injured area?
What is sterile gauze?
What is the primary purpose of a splint?
What is to stabilize an injured body part and limit movement?
What type of wound is caused by a sharp object, such as a knife, cutting through the skin?
What is an incision or cut?
What degree of burn typically affects only the outer layer of skin and may cause redness and pain?
What is a first-degree burn, also called a superficial burn?
A student has a nosebleed. What position should they assume while applying first aid?
What is sitting upright and leaning slightly forward while pinching the soft part of the nose continuously?
A student has a small cut on the forearm. After controlling the bleeding, what should be placed over the wound to protect it?
What is a sterile dressing secured with an appropriate bandage or medical tape?
A student falls during physical education and may have fractured a forearm. Should the first aider attempt to straighten the arm before applying support?
What is no; the first aider should not attempt to straighten the injured arm?
What type of wound occurs when a pointed object penetrates the skin?
What is a puncture wound?
What is the recommended immediate first aid for a minor thermal burn?
What is to cool the burn under cool running water for about 20 minutes, if feasible, while removing jewelry or clothing near the area unless it is stuck to the skin?
A student burns their hand on a hot surface. Their friend suggests putting ice directly on the burn. Is this appropriate?
What is no; the burn should be cooled with cool running water rather than direct ice?
A patient reports numbness and tingling after a bandage is wrapped tightly around the wrist. What should the first aider suspect?
What is that the bandage may be too tight and restricting circulation
Before and after applying a splint, what should a trained first aider check in the injured limb?
What are circulation, sensation, and movement, when assessment is possible without moving the injury unnecessarily?
A student falls and strikes a table, causing bruising and damage to the tissues beneath the skin without breaking the skin's surface. What type of injury is this?
What is a contusion?
A student spills a hot liquid on their arm. The skin develops blisters. What should the first aider avoid doing?
What is popping the blisters or applying ice directly to the burn?
A student falls on an outstretched hand and has swelling, pain, and difficulty moving the wrist. What should the first aider do?
What is to suspect a possible fracture, support the wrist in the position found, avoid unnecessary movement, assess for other serious injuries, and seek appropriate medical evaluation?
A first aider applies a dressing to a bleeding wound. Blood begins soaking through the dressing. What should the first aider generally do?
What is to apply additional gauze over the existing dressing and maintain firm, direct pressure rather than repeatedly removing the original dressing?
A patient has a suspected fracture with significant pain and swelling. What should the first aider do while waiting for professional medical assistance?
What is to keep the patient still, support and immobilize the injury in the position found, avoid unnecessary movement, and monitor the patient's condition?
A patient has a deep wound caused by a nail. Why should the patient receive medical evaluation even if the wound is small?
What is because puncture wounds may involve deeper tissue damage, infection risk, and tetanus exposure?
A person sustains a large burn, and the skin appears severely damaged. What are two important actions the first aider should take?
What are to activate EMS, protect the person from further harm, cover the burn loosely with a clean, dry dressing or cloth, and monitor breathing and signs of shock?
A student suffers a deep cut on the leg, and blood is flowing heavily. List three appropriate first aid actions.