First Aid Chapter 8 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

A victim of a throat injury should be placed in what position?

on his or her left side

What should a parent do if a young child has had a pea stuck in his ear for a week?

leave it alone and have a physician remove it

When treating a throat injury, why should the victim be kept lying down?

lessen the chance of air entering the blood vessels

With throat injuries, what is extremely important?

maintain an airway Signup and view all the answers

In victims with trauma to the face, mouth, and jaw, what should you suspect?

spinal injuries of the neck and back Signup and view all the answers

What will an open neck injury require?

an occlusive dressing Signup and view all the answers

What is the first priority in caring for a victim of maxillofacial (jaw and face) fracture?

establishing and maintaining the airway Signup and view all the answers

If an object becomes lodged in the eyeball what should you do?

put a bandage compress over both eyes and activate the EMS system Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of facial fractures?

nasal Signup and view all the answers

Impaled or embedded objects in the eye should be removed by whom?

only by a physician Signup and view all the answers

If you suspect an injury to the eyeball from an eye socket fracture, what should you do?

keep the victim in supine position Signup and view all the answers

In attempting to save a tooth for reimplantation, you should immerse the tooth in what?

saliva or cold milk Signup and view all the answers

When caring for injuries to the mouth and jaw, what should you examine the mouth for?

broken or missing teeth Signup and view all the answers

When should you remove a contact lens from an injured eye?

when there is a chemical burn Signup and view all the answers

The only time you should irrigate an injured eye is in the case of?

a chemical burn Signup and view all the answers

Few true eye emergencies occur. Which is not an emergency may involve dust in the eye.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes first aid care procedures for eye injuries from an impaled object?

secure a protective cone over the object with a thick dressing and bandage both eyes Signup and view all the answers

If you suspect a lower jaw fracture, what should you carefully immobilize?

the lower jaw Signup and view all the answers

What would be the correct procedure for general first aid care of eye injuries?

limiting the use of the uninjured eye Signup and view all the answers

In most eye injury cases, you should patch?

both eyes Signup and view all the answers

In treating injuries to the eyeball, what should you do?

patch both eyes Signup and view all the answers

Rubbing your eye to remove dirt may injure the?

cornea Signup and view all the answers

If you see a pear-shaped eyeball or blood in the front chamber of the eye, you would suspect injury to the?

eyeball Signup and view all the answers

The only time you should try to remove an impaled object from the cheek is?

when penetration is all the way through Signup and view all the answers

A loss of sensation over the eyebrow, profuse nasal discharge, and paralysis of upward gaze are all signs and symptoms of?

eye socket fracture Signup and view all the answers

With a chemical burn to the eye, you should continuously irrigate the eye with running water for at least?

30-60 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Dentures should be left in if they are?

unbroken Signup and view all the answers

Drooling, difficult speech, and pain around the ears are all signs of?

lower jaw fracture Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct treatment for injury to the ear?

treat as you would for other soft-tissue injuries Signup and view all the answers

To remove a soft contact lens you should?

gently pinch the lens between your thumb and finger Signup and view all the answers

If a front tooth has been knocked out, you should?

place the tooth in cold milk Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a 16-year-old boy with a nose ring is involved in a fight where the nose ring is partially pulled from the nose?

cover with a dressing and have the boy put direct pressure on the nose Signup and view all the answers

A sign and symptom of a facial fracture would be?

distortion of facial features Signup and view all the answers

Approximately 75 percent of all victims involved in motor vehicle accidents sustain at least minor facial trauma.

True Signup and view all the answers

Nearly 20 percent of all serious eye injuries occur in or around the home.

False Signup and view all the answers

Whenever the eye socket has been fractured, you should assume there is also a head injury.

True Signup and view all the answers

If an eye injury involves the eyeball itself, use light pressure to control bleeding.

False Signup and view all the answers

The first 10 minutes following a chemical burn to the eye often determine the final outcome of the injury.

True Signup and view all the answers

When irrigating an eye, pour from the inside corner across the eyeball to the outside edge.

True Signup and view all the answers

Aside from water, the next best irrigant for treating eyes is diluted vinegar.

False Signup and view all the answers

If the victim is wearing glasses you can rule out the possibility of contact lenses.

False Signup and view all the answers

Few true eye emergencies occur, but when they do they tend to be urgent.

True Signup and view all the answers

If the nose has been injured, do not try to straighten it.

True Signup and view all the answers

When applying a dressing to an injured ear, place part of the dressing in the ear canal.

False Signup and view all the answers

If an insect is inside your ear, you should kill it with a cotton-tipped swab and then remove it with tweezers.

False Signup and view all the answers

Throat injuries can be serious, because of the airway obstructions that can result.

True Signup and view all the answers

Signs and symptoms indicating maxilla (upper jaw) fracture would include black eyes, nosebleed, and numbness of the upper cheek.

True Signup and view all the answers

In almost all facial injury cases, the first concern should be to control bleeding.

False Signup and view all the answers

A tooth can usually be successfully reimplanted if it is inserted back into the socket within 30 minutes.

True Signup and view all the answers

In which eye-emergency situation should you activate the EMS system?

injury to the eyeball Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Throat Injuries

Victims with throat injuries should be placed on their left side to prevent complications.
Maintaining an airway is critical when treating throat injuries to avoid life-threatening conditions.
Keeping victims lying down reduces the risk of air embolism from entering blood vessels.

Ear and Eye Injuries

For objects lodged in the ear, avoid removal and consult a physician.
If an object is lodged in the eye, cover both eyes with a bandage compress and seek emergency medical services (EMS).
Chemical burns to the eye require continuous irrigation with water for 30-60 minutes to minimize damage.
In most cases of eye injuries, both eyes should be patched to prevent movement-related harm.
Impaled objects in the eye should only be removed by a medical professional, while an impaled object in the cheek can be carefully addressed if it penetrates completely.

Dental Emergencies

A knocked-out tooth should be immersed in cold milk or saliva for preservation until reimplantation.
Broken or missing teeth should be assessed during mouth and jaw examinations.

Facial and Jaw Injuries

Spinal injuries should be suspected in victims with trauma to the face, mouth, and jaw.
Signs of lower jaw fractures include drooling and difficulty speaking.

First Aid Procedures

Establish an airway as the first priority in the treatment of maxillofacial fractures.
When treating eye injuries, avoid wiping or rubbing the eye to prevent corneal injury.
Limit the usage of the uninjured eye to help protect the injured eye.

Risks and Emergency Situations

Approximately 75% of motor vehicle accident victims suffer from minor facial trauma.
Injuries involving the eyeball often require immediate medical attention, and if the eyeball is injured, light pressure should not be applied to control bleeding.
Eye socket fractures should lead to an assumption of potential head injuries.

General Guidelines

Dentures should remain in place if unbroken after an injury.
Do not attempt to straighten an injured nose.
Never irrigate an eye injury with anything except water or saline solution.

Myths and Facts

True emergencies involving the eye are rare but critical when they occur; they demand urgent care.
Contact lens wearers cannot be ruled out based solely on the presence of glasses.

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First Aid Chapter 8 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

A victim of a throat injury should be placed in what position?

What should a parent do if a young child has had a pea stuck in his ear for a week?

When treating a throat injury, why should the victim be kept lying down?

With throat injuries, what is extremely important?

In victims with trauma to the face, mouth, and jaw, what should you suspect?

What will an open neck injury require?

What is the first priority in caring for a victim of maxillofacial (jaw and face) fracture?

If an object becomes lodged in the eyeball what should you do?

What is the most common type of facial fractures?

Impaled or embedded objects in the eye should be removed by whom?

If you suspect an injury to the eyeball from an eye socket fracture, what should you do?

In attempting to save a tooth for reimplantation, you should immerse the tooth in what?

When caring for injuries to the mouth and jaw, what should you examine the mouth for?

When should you remove a contact lens from an injured eye?

The only time you should irrigate an injured eye is in the case of?

Few true eye emergencies occur. Which is not an emergency may involve dust in the eye.

Which best describes first aid care procedures for eye injuries from an impaled object?

If you suspect a lower jaw fracture, what should you carefully immobilize?

What would be the correct procedure for general first aid care of eye injuries?

In most eye injury cases, you should patch?

In treating injuries to the eyeball, what should you do?

Rubbing your eye to remove dirt may injure the?

If you see a pear-shaped eyeball or blood in the front chamber of the eye, you would suspect injury to the?

The only time you should try to remove an impaled object from the cheek is?

A loss of sensation over the eyebrow, profuse nasal discharge, and paralysis of upward gaze are all signs and symptoms of?

With a chemical burn to the eye, you should continuously irrigate the eye with running water for at least?

Dentures should be left in if they are?

Drooling, difficult speech, and pain around the ears are all signs of?

What is the correct treatment for injury to the ear?

To remove a soft contact lens you should?

If a front tooth has been knocked out, you should?

What should you do if a 16-year-old boy with a nose ring is involved in a fight where the nose ring is partially pulled from the nose?

A sign and symptom of a facial fracture would be?

Approximately 75 percent of all victims involved in motor vehicle accidents sustain at least minor facial trauma.

Nearly 20 percent of all serious eye injuries occur in or around the home.

Whenever the eye socket has been fractured, you should assume there is also a head injury.

If an eye injury involves the eyeball itself, use light pressure to control bleeding.

The first 10 minutes following a chemical burn to the eye often determine the final outcome of the injury.

When irrigating an eye, pour from the inside corner across the eyeball to the outside edge.

Aside from water, the next best irrigant for treating eyes is diluted vinegar.

If the victim is wearing glasses you can rule out the possibility of contact lenses.

Few true eye emergencies occur, but when they do they tend to be urgent.

If the nose has been injured, do not try to straighten it.

When applying a dressing to an injured ear, place part of the dressing in the ear canal.

If an insect is inside your ear, you should kill it with a cotton-tipped swab and then remove it with tweezers.

Throat injuries can be serious, because of the airway obstructions that can result.

Signs and symptoms indicating maxilla (upper jaw) fracture would include black eyes, nosebleed, and numbness of the upper cheek.

In almost all facial injury cases, the first concern should be to control bleeding.

A tooth can usually be successfully reimplanted if it is inserted back into the socket within 30 minutes.

In which eye-emergency situation should you activate the EMS system?

Study Notes

Throat Injuries

Ear and Eye Injuries

Dental Emergencies

Facial and Jaw Injuries

First Aid Procedures

Risks and Emergency Situations

General Guidelines

Myths and Facts

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