Lacerations
A deep cut or tear in the skin.
What is a Laceration?
Caused by something such as getting hit or falling
What is.. When to seek help when a nosebleed becomes serious?
Wear PPE
What is the first step to dressing a wound?
Excessive bleeding that doesnt stop after applying direct pressure for 5 minutes.
What are signs of a laceration?
Bleeding of the nose
What is a nosebleed?
5-10 minutes.
What is.. How long should you rinse a wound prior to dressing a wound?
Wear PPE
Eye Protection, Gloves, and Long Sleeves
What is.. how to prevent lacerations?
Tilt your head slightly forward and pinch the nostrils for several minutes, while breathing through your mouth.
What is the treatment for a nosebleed?
Clean the wound and pat dry.
What is.. What should you do prior to applying sterile dressing?
Stop the flow of blood, Properly clean the wound, Apply antibiotic ointment, Cover wound with sterile gauze
What are one of the First-Aid Procedures?
Blow your nose as little as possible and keep home humidified.
What is.. How to prevent a nosebleed?
A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm.
What is the proper dressing of a wound?
Wear gloves during all dressing changes
Cleanse wound before applying new dressing
What is.. How do we educate others on lacerations?
Complete blood count (CBC), which is a blood count to check for blood disorders.
What is.. How to diagnose a nosebleed?
Saline solution soaked gauze.
What is.. What should you pat your exposed wound with?