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?

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What should you avoid giving to unconscious patients?

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

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

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

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What is the appropriate action for a complicated abdominal wound?

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

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What treatment is critical for fractures of the spine?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a common indication of a fractured rib?

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

What treatment should be used for a fractured collar bone?

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Which symptom is NOT an indication of a skull fracture?

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What is the first step in treating burns?

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

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First Aid Definition

Immediate help given to someone hurt or sick, before specialized medical care.

Shock Cause

Loss of blood's ability to circulate effectively often due to blood loss, internal bleeding, or fluid loss.

Shock Signs

Pale, cold, clammy skin, a fast and weak pulse, and fast shallow breathing.

First Aid Rule 1

Check breathing and bleeding.

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First Aid Rule 2

Don't move patients unnecessarily.

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Controlling external bleeding

Stopping blood loss from cuts or wounds on the skin by direct pressure to the wound.

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Recognizing internal bleeding

Identifying blood loss inside the body via visible signs like colored vomit, or blood in the lungs (frothy).

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Treating severe pain in shock

Relieving intense pain with gentle handling, keeping the patient warm and calm, splinting, followed by 222s (if instructed).

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Preventing further injury

Protecting injured body parts from additional harm during handling or movement (splinting fractures).

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Wound treatment: initial actions

Determine the injury extent, controlling bleeding (pressure dressing, last resort: tourniquet), with gentle handling.

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Blood Coughing

When a patient coughs up blood, it usually indicates a damaged lung. The patient should be sat up with their head supported.

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Blood Vomiting

When a patient vomits blood, it often means a damaged stomach. The patient should have their knees bent and be made comfortable.

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Fracture Treatment

General treatment includes sedatives, immobilizing the fractured area and neighboring joints, and keeping the wound clean to prevent infection.

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Spine Fracture Signs

Pain, tenderness, or deformity at the fracture site are common signs. Paralysis or loss of sensation below the fracture may also occur.

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Spine Fracture Treatment

Fractures of the spine are treated carefully due to the risk of spinal cord injury. Keeping the back straight is crucial to avoid further damage.

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Fractured Rib Indication

Pain, especially when breathing or coughing. Tenderness at the break, and the break may be felt. The patient often holds their hand over the broken area. If the lung is punctured, they may cough up bright red frothy blood.

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Fractured Skull Indication

Unconsciousness, swelling, or cuts on the scalp. Blood or spinal fluid leaking from the nose, mouth, or ears. Different sized pupils, blackening under the eyes, and muscle paralysis or twitching.

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Fractured Jaw Indication

Pain when moving the jaw, teeth misaligned, difficulty speaking or swallowing, mouth bleeding.

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Collar Bone Fracture Indication

Injured shoulder lower than the other side. Unable to raise the arm above the shoulder. Supports the elbow of the injured side with the other hand. The fracture can usually be felt under the skin.

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Burns Treatment

Treat for shock, give 222s, avoid contamination, cover with sterile Vaseline gauze, add sterile padding, bandage firmly.

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