First Aid Basics Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of first aid?

  • To replace lost medical care
  • To diagnose the injury
  • To provide psychological support
  • To prolong life and prevent further injury (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a general rule for providing first aid?

  • Do not touch open wounds with fingers
  • Move the patient immediately (correct)
  • Keep the patient comfortable and warm
  • Check bleeding and breathing

    • Which of these could be a cause of shock?

  • Severe dehydration (correct)
  • Excessive hydration
  • Medical examination
  • Non-urgent minor injuries

    • What are the signs that indicate a person may be in shock?

    <p>Pale, cold, clammy skin and weak pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid giving to unconscious patients?

    <p>Liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position should a patient be placed in if they are coughing up blood?

    <p>Sitting up with head support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a sign of a fracture?

    <p>Increased mobility of the limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate action for a complicated abdominal wound?

    <p>Place the patient in a comfortable position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to protect a wound after removing foreign bodies?

    <p>Cover with a sterile dressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment is critical for fractures of the spine?

    <p>Careful treatment due to possible spinal cord injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bleeding is characterized by bright red spurting blood?

    <p>Arterial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method should be avoided when administering 222s for pain relief?

    <p>When the patient is unconscious or sleeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended position for the patient to prevent shock during treatment?

    <p>Head lower than the feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During preliminary treatment of a wound, what is the first step to take to assess the injury?

    <p>Expose the area to determine the extent of the injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to handle a fractured limb before moving a patient?

    <p>Splint the fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common indication of a fractured rib?

    <p>Pain, especially on breathing or coughing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment should be used for a fractured collar bone?

    <p>A T splint or figure-eight bandage with a small arm sling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT an indication of a skull fracture?

    <p>Regular pupil size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in treating burns?

    <p>Treat for shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a correct treatment step for a fractured lower jaw?

    <p>Clear the nose and keep the mouth closed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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