First Aid for Foreign Objects Quiz
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What are the signs and symptoms of a foreign object in the eye?

  • Blurred vision, fever, inability to open eyes, coughing
  • Itching sensation in the eyelids and eyes, coughing, sneezing, headache
  • Pain or discomfort, itching sensation in the eyelids and eyes, fever, dizziness
  • Pain or discomfort, redness, watering, blurred vision (correct)

    • What should be done as first aid for a foreign object in the eye?

  • Rinse the eye with clean water at room temperature, starting from the nose and outward (correct)
  • Blow air into the eye to remove the foreign object
  • Rub the eye vigorously to dislodge the foreign object
  • Apply an eye drop without examining the eye, then rub the eye gently

    • Why is it important to warn the patient not to rub their eyes when there is a foreign object present?

  • Rubbing the eyes can push the foreign object further in or cause corneal abrasions (correct)
  • Rubbing the eyes can prevent infection
  • Rubbing the eyes can clear the vision
  • Rubbing the eyes can help in dislodging the foreign object

    • What should be used to examine the eye when there is a foreign object present?

    <p>Fingers to open the eyelids and check the inside of the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the foreign body in the eye is not visible and the symptoms persist, where might the foreign body be located?

    <p>Under the upper eyelid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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