30 Questions
What should be done for a knocked-out tooth if unable to reimplant it?
Store tooth in Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution
What is a sign of an infected or abscessed tooth?
Swelling of the gums
What is recommended for bleeding from the mouth?
For bleeding tongue, put a dressing on wound and apply pressure
What should be done if a reliable person shows signs of a spinal injury?
Call 9-1-1, DO NOT move the person, apply spinal stabilization, prevent heat loss
What should be done for an unreliable person with signs of a spinal injury?
Assume spinal injury exists and stabilize the person
What should be done if a person without signs of a spinal injury is alert and able to move fingers and toes?
Treat other injuries
What is the recommended first aid for a cut or scratch on the eyeball or eyelid?
Irrigate the eye with clean, warm water and, if necessary, lift the upper eyelid over a cotton swab
What should be done in the event of a penetrating eye injury?
Place padding around the long object and cover with a cup, or place a doughnut-shaped pad around the eye for a short object
What is the recommended first aid for chemicals in the eyes?
Flush the eyes with warm water for at least 15 minutes or until emergency medical services arrive
What is the recommended first aid for an eye avulsion (eye knocked out of socket)?
Cover it loosely with a sterile dressing moistened with clean water, protect the injured eye, and cover the undamaged eye with a patch
How should burns to the eye caused by light be treated?
Cover both eyes with moist, cool cloths and give pain medication if needed
What is the recommended treatment for conjunctivitis if symptoms do not improve after 3 or 4 days of treatment?
Seek professional medical care
What should be done if a person with a traumatic brain injury is suspected to have a neck injury or is unresponsive?
Call 9-1-1 and do not move the head, neck, or spine
Which of the following is a symptom of traumatic brain injury?
Unequal pupils
What should be avoided following a traumatic brain injury?
Using aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications
What is the primary cause of most short- and long-term problems resulting from a traumatic brain injury?
Injury to the brain
What should be done if a person with a traumatic brain injury experiences drowsiness, seizure, or confusion?
Seek immediate medical care
What is the recommended action if a person is wearing a helmet after a traumatic brain injury?
Only remove the helmet if it obstructs the airway
What should be done in the case of a suspected skull fracture?
Keep head and shoulders slightly elevated
What action should be taken if a scalp wound continues to bleed?
Add dressings over the first dressing
What is the recommended action if there are signs of concussion from a scalp wound?
Call 9-1-1
What should be done to control bleeding from a suspected skull fracture?
Apply pressure around the edges of the wound
What is the general advice for any head injury, according to the text?
Any head injury is potentially serious
In the case of a suspected skull fracture, what is recommended if no spinal injury is suspected?
Keep head and shoulders slightly elevated
What should be done for a foreign object stuck in the ear?
Seek medical care for removal
What is the recommended action for a nosebleed that hasn't stopped?
Apply direct pressure and elevate the head
What should be done for a bitten lip or tongue?
Apply direct pressure and clean the area
What is the recommended action for a broken nose?
Apply ice and avoid excessive physical activity
What should be done for fluids coming from the ear?
Seek medical care immediately
What is the recommended action for something caught between the teeth?
Try to remove it with dental floss
Study Notes
First Aid for Eye, Ear, Nose, and Dental Injuries
- Hyphema, visible pool of blood in front of the iris, impaired vision, and eye pain, require immediate professional medical attention
- For hyphema, keep physical activity to a minimum, close both eyes and cover the affected eye with an eye patch, apply an eye shield, and seek professional medical care immediately
- Only disk batteries and live insects in the ear must be removed immediately, seek medical care for other ear injuries
- Do not use tweezers for objects stuck in the ear unless visible near the ear canal opening, seek medical care for removal
- For fluids coming from the ear, do not attempt to stop bleeding or CSF, place a sterile dressing over the ear, stabilize head and neck, and call 9-1-1
- Stabilize head and neck for protection in cases of accompanying head or neck injuries with nose injuries
- Most nosebleeds are self-limiting, broken nose may cause pain, swelling, bleeding, difficulty breathing, and black eyes; apply ice, do not try to straighten a crooked nose
- If bleeding from the nose has not stopped, have the person gently blow their nose and pinch nostrils shut again, seek other methods if bleeding continues
- After a nosebleed, avoid excessive physical activity, elevate head when lying down, keep nostrils moist, and avoid picking or rubbing the nose
- For a foreign object in the nose, have the person gently blow their nose while compressing the opposite nostril, seek medical care if the object cannot be removed
- If something is caught between the teeth, try to remove it with dental floss, seek dental care if unsuccessful
- For a bitten lip or tongue, apply direct pressure, clean the area, and seek medical care if bleeding does not stop
Learn essential first aid techniques for eye, ear, nose, and dental injuries with this quiz. Test your knowledge on how to handle hyphema, ear foreign objects, nosebleeds, and dental emergencies, and when to seek professional medical care.
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