Bleeding & Wounds
How long should firm pressure be applied to a bleeding wound?
5 minutes
Name the three types of burns.
Fiirst-degree, second-degree, third-degree
What body part does a choking victim usually grab?
Their throat
What position should someone be placed in after fainting?
On their back
If chemicala get into the eye, what should you immediately do?
Flush the eye with lukewarm water.
What should you wear before treating a bleeding wound?
Gloves
What should you test wax on before applying it to a client?
The inside of your wrist.
What maneuver is used for a choking victim?
Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
What should you make sure a fainting victim has plenty of?
Fresh air.
Should you remove an embedded object from the eye?
No.
When should a tourniquet be considered?
Only when bleeding is uncontrollable or pulsating.
Where should a patch test be performed?
Inside the arm or behind the ear.
If a choking victim cannot cough or speak, what should someone else do?
Call 9-1-1
If someone doesn’t regain consciousness after fainting, what should you do?
Call 9-1-1
How long should you flush chemicals from the eye?
15–30 minutes.
A client cuts their finger during a service. After putting on gloves and applying pressure, the bleeding stops. What should you do next?
Secure the cloth with a bandage without removing it completely, and monitor the wound for continued bleeding.
A client says a chemical peel is burning their skin. What should your first response be?
Immediately remove and neutralize the chemical, apply a soothing emollient and cooling compress, and recommend medical care if necessary.
Where should you place your fist when performing abdominal thrusts?
Just above the belly button and below the ribs.
A client faints during a facial. What four things should you do?
Why should both eyes be covered after an eye injury?
Because movement of one eye causes the injured eye to move as well, so covering both helps reduce movement until medical care is received.
A client has severe, pulsating bleeding that won’t stop after several minutes of direct pressure. What should you do?
Call 9-1-1 and only consider using a tourniquet if the bleeding is uncontrollable or pulsating.
A client receives a severe electrical burn and the skin is broken. List three things you should do.
A client suddenly cannot speak or cough while eating in the break room. What steps should you take?
True or False: A client who faints should remain unconscious for several minutes before you call for help.
False. A fainting victim should regain consciousness almost immediately. If they do not, call 9-1-1.
A client gets a piece of glass lodged in their eye. What should you NOT do?
Do not remove the embedded object. Cover both eyes with gauze or a clean cloth, secure with a bandage, and seek emergency medical care or an eye specialist.