Definitions
Causes and types of injuries
First Aid for Soft Tissue Injuries
General Knowledge
100
What is soft tissue?
Skin and muscles
100
What injury happens from scraping the skin on a rough surface?
Abrasion
100
What is the first step in first aid for bleeding?
Apply pressure
100
Which organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
A) Lungs
B) Heart
C) Liver
D) Kidney
B) Heart ✅
200
What is an abrasion?
Skin scraped off by rubbing
200
What causes a puncture injury?
A) Sharp object like a nail
B) Heat
C) Falling object
D) Chemical
A) Sharp object like a nail
200
What should you NOT do if an object is stuck in a wound?
Do not remove the object
200
Which nutrient is most important for building and repairing body tissues like muscles?
Protein
300
What is a laceration?
Deep cut through skin and tissue
300
Which injury may be caused by a bullet or knife?
A) Puncture B) Abrasion C) Bruise D) Frostbite
A) Puncture ✅
300
What should you do with an amputated body part?
Wrap, place in plastic bag, then into cold water
300
Which part of the blood is responsible for carrying oxygen to body tissues?
A) White blood cells
B) Plasma
C) Red blood cells
D) Platelets
C) Red blood cells ✅
400
What is an avulsion?
Skin torn away from the body
400
Which injury is common on knees and elbows from falling?
Abrasion
400
Why is it important to take the amputated part to the hospital?
It may be reattached
400
What is the main function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
Produce insulin and digestive enzymes
500
What is amputation?
Complete removal of a body part
500
What injury occurs when skin is torn during an accident?
Avulsion
500
Free pass
500
What is the medical term for the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment (such as temperature and pH)?
A) Metabolism
B) Homeostasis
C) Respiration
D) Digestion
B) Homeostasis ✅