Bone & Joint Injuries
Bone & Joint Injuries
What is the first aid treatment for a suspected fracture?
Answer: Immobilize the area and do not move it.
What should you do if an object is embedded in the eye?
Answer: Do not remove it; stabilize and cover both eyes.
What is the first step you should take when approaching an emergency scene?
Answer: Check the scene for safety.
What is the first step to control bleeding?
Answer: Apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing.
What type of burn affects only the top layer of skin?
Answer: First-degree burn (superficial).
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
Answer: Sprain = injury to ligaments; Strain = injury to muscles/tendons.
What is the danger of clear fluid or blood draining from the nose/ears after a head injury?
Answer: It may indicate a skull fracture with cerebrospinal fluid leak.
What does the acronym CAB stand for in CPR?
Answer: Circulation, Airway, Breathing.
What type of wound involves tearing of tissues with jagged edges?
Answer: Laceration.
What is the rule of nines used for?
Answer: To estimate the percentage of body surface burned.
Answer: To estimate the percentage of body surface burned.
What device is used to immobilize a fractured bone or joint?
Answer: A splint.
What should you do for a nosebleed?
Answer: Have the victim lean forward and pinch the nostrils.
What is the definition of first aid?
Answer: Immediate care given to a victim of injury or illness until professional help arrives.
What type of shock may occur from excessive blood loss?
Answer: Hypovolemic shock.
What is the immediate treatment for a chemical burn to the skin?
Answer: Flush with large amounts of water.
What is the purpose of using a sling?
Answer: To support and immobilize an injured arm, shoulder, or hand.
What are the signs of a concussion?
Answer: Confusion, headache, dizziness, nausea, memory loss, possible loss of consciousness.
What is the most important thing to do if you are not sure how to treat an injury?
Answer: Call EMS / seek professional medical help.
If blood soaks through the first dressing, what should you do?
Answer: Apply another dressing on top without removing the original.
What’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Answer: Heat exhaustion = sweating, pale, clammy; Heat stroke = hot, dry skin, no sweating, life-threatening.
What signs indicate a possible dislocation?
Answer: Deformity, swelling, pain, and inability to move the joint.
What should you do if an insect is in the ear?
Answer: Tilt the head and gently flush with warm water (if not a solid object).
What is the difference between a life-threatening emergency and a non-life-threatening emergency?
Answer: Life-threatening emergencies impair breathing, circulation, or cause severe injury; non-life-threatening ones do not immediately threaten survival.
What is a pressure bandage and when is it used?
Answer: A tight bandage applied to maintain direct pressure and control severe bleeding.
What is the best way to rewarm frostbite?
Answer: Warm the area gradually in lukewarm water (not hot).