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What is the recommended first aid for a pinched fingernail to relieve pain and swelling?
What is the recommended first aid for a pinched fingernail to relieve pain and swelling?
- Immerse the nail in hot water
- Place the injured part under cool running water (correct)
- Apply a warm compress to the nail
- Use a needle to release the pooled blood
Why is it advised not to use a needle to release the pressure under the nail in a pinched fingernail injury?
Why is it advised not to use a needle to release the pressure under the nail in a pinched fingernail injury?
- Needles can cause additional pain
- A needle may damage the nail further
- The needle could cause infection
- The hole made by a needle is too small to effectively release the blood (correct)
Why should a paper clip or blunt wire be heated before creating a hole in the nail to release pooled blood?
Why should a paper clip or blunt wire be heated before creating a hole in the nail to release pooled blood?
- To effectively melt a hole without causing further injury (correct)
- To make the process painless for the casualty
- To prevent infection
- To sterilize the tool
When is it recommended to advise the casualty to seek medical help after a pinched fingernail injury?
When is it recommended to advise the casualty to seek medical help after a pinched fingernail injury?
What is the purpose of using a sling when providing first aid for an arm injury?
What is the purpose of using a sling when providing first aid for an arm injury?
Why is it important to leave the thumb exposed when wrapping a bandage over the fingers and wrist for an arm injury?
Why is it important to leave the thumb exposed when wrapping a bandage over the fingers and wrist for an arm injury?
What is the correct first aid response for a blast injury involving breathing difficulties?
What is the correct first aid response for a blast injury involving breathing difficulties?
Which complication may arise from an open abdominal wound?
Which complication may arise from an open abdominal wound?
What is a characteristic symptom that a casualty might experience after being affected by an explosion?
What is a characteristic symptom that a casualty might experience after being affected by an explosion?
How many mechanisms of injury are described as resulting from an explosion?
How many mechanisms of injury are described as resulting from an explosion?
Which industry workers are specifically mentioned as facing the hazard of explosives in the workplace?
Which industry workers are specifically mentioned as facing the hazard of explosives in the workplace?
What is the recommended action to prevent further harm if a casualty was thrown by a blast and head or spinal injury is suspected?
What is the recommended action to prevent further harm if a casualty was thrown by a blast and head or spinal injury is suspected?
What is the primary purpose of a dressing on a wound?
What is the primary purpose of a dressing on a wound?
Which of the following characteristics should a dressing ideally possess?
Which of the following characteristics should a dressing ideally possess?
What is the purpose of adhesive dressings in first aid?
What is the purpose of adhesive dressings in first aid?
When should pressure dressings be used?
When should pressure dressings be used?
What distinguishes hemostatic dressings from other types of dressings?
What distinguishes hemostatic dressings from other types of dressings?
Why is it important for dressings to be non-stick and lint-free?
Why is it important for dressings to be non-stick and lint-free?
What should be done if direct pressure fails to control life-threatening external limb bleeding?
What should be done if direct pressure fails to control life-threatening external limb bleeding?
How should the amputated part be stored before sending it with the casualty to medical help?
How should the amputated part be stored before sending it with the casualty to medical help?
What should be done to prevent contamination of an open wound?
What should be done to prevent contamination of an open wound?
In what circumstances could a tourniquet be considered for controlling bleeding?
In what circumstances could a tourniquet be considered for controlling bleeding?
What is the first step when providing first aid for amputations?
What is the first step when providing first aid for amputations?
Why is it important to attach a record of the date and time when packaging the amputated part?
Why is it important to attach a record of the date and time when packaging the amputated part?
Which type of burn involves damage to the full thickness of the skin and tissues under the skin?
Which type of burn involves damage to the full thickness of the skin and tissues under the skin?
What is a characteristic symptom of a Partial Thickness burn?
What is a characteristic symptom of a Partial Thickness burn?
What is the immediate first aid recommendation for cooling a burn?
What is the immediate first aid recommendation for cooling a burn?
What should you do if a person has tight clothing around a burn area?
What should you do if a person has tight clothing around a burn area?
What precaution should be taken concerning blisters on a burn?
What precaution should be taken concerning blisters on a burn?
What is the primary reason for using a reef knot for tying bandages and slings?
What is the primary reason for using a reef knot for tying bandages and slings?
When tying a figure-8, what is the main purpose of crossing the ends over the ankles?
When tying a figure-8, what is the main purpose of crossing the ends over the ankles?
What sets roller bandages apart from other types of bandages?
What sets roller bandages apart from other types of bandages?
Why is it important to tighten a reef knot by pulling one loop against the other or by pulling only on the ends?
Why is it important to tighten a reef knot by pulling one loop against the other or by pulling only on the ends?
In what scenario would a figure-8 tie be most appropriately used?
In what scenario would a figure-8 tie be most appropriately used?
What precaution should be taken with knots when tying a sling to prevent discomfort?
What precaution should be taken with knots when tying a sling to prevent discomfort?
What is the correct way to anchor a bandage at the narrow part of a limb?
What is the correct way to anchor a bandage at the narrow part of a limb?
How can a sling be improvised for first aid purposes?
How can a sling be improvised for first aid purposes?
What should be done after placing an arm in a sling to ensure proper circulation?
What should be done after placing an arm in a sling to ensure proper circulation?
Why is it important to check circulation below a wound before and after applying a bandage?
Why is it important to check circulation below a wound before and after applying a bandage?
How should an arm sling be secured after placing it in position?
How should an arm sling be secured after placing it in position?
What is the correct positioning for an arm sling to ensure comfort for the casualty?
What is the correct positioning for an arm sling to ensure comfort for the casualty?
Which characteristic is unique to a Full Thickness burn compared to Superficial and Partial Thickness burns?
Which characteristic is unique to a Full Thickness burn compared to Superficial and Partial Thickness burns?
What is the most effective immediate first aid recommendation for cooling a burn?
What is the most effective immediate first aid recommendation for cooling a burn?
What is a key factor that differentiates Partial Thickness burns from Full Thickness burns?
What is a key factor that differentiates Partial Thickness burns from Full Thickness burns?
Which action should be avoided when providing first aid for burns to prevent further harm?
Which action should be avoided when providing first aid for burns to prevent further harm?
What is a consequence of Partial Thickness burns that is not typically associated with Full Thickness burns?
What is a consequence of Partial Thickness burns that is not typically associated with Full Thickness burns?
Which precaution is important to follow regarding clothing stuck to a burned area?
Which precaution is important to follow regarding clothing stuck to a burned area?
What type of burn results when high voltage electricity arcs from the electric source to the casualty?
What type of burn results when high voltage electricity arcs from the electric source to the casualty?
What is one of the severe risks associated with an electrical current passing through the body?
What is one of the severe risks associated with an electrical current passing through the body?
What should be done first in providing first aid for electrical burns?
What should be done first in providing first aid for electrical burns?
During an electrical burn, why may breathing or heart stop as a result of the incident?
During an electrical burn, why may breathing or heart stop as a result of the incident?
What causes a contact burn in an electrical injury?
What causes a contact burn in an electrical injury?
What is a possible danger related to electrical injury for a first aider providing assistance during an incident?
What is a possible danger related to electrical injury for a first aider providing assistance during an incident?
Why should a burn not be covered with cotton wool or other fluffy material?
Why should a burn not be covered with cotton wool or other fluffy material?
What is the purpose of using gelled water burn dressings, like Water-Jel®, on burns?
What is the purpose of using gelled water burn dressings, like Water-Jel®, on burns?
Why is it recommended to flush a chemical burn area with cool water for 15 to 20 minutes?
Why is it recommended to flush a chemical burn area with cool water for 15 to 20 minutes?
What is the crucial benefit of using a lint-free dressing on a burn injury?
What is the crucial benefit of using a lint-free dressing on a burn injury?
Why is it important to give ongoing casualty care following first aid for chemical burns?
Why is it important to give ongoing casualty care following first aid for chemical burns?
Why should butter, lotions, or oily dressings not be used on burns?
Why should butter, lotions, or oily dressings not be used on burns?
What determines the severity of a burn?
What determines the severity of a burn?
How can a first aider estimate the percentage of body surface area burned using the rule of nines?
How can a first aider estimate the percentage of body surface area burned using the rule of nines?
Which type of burn can be life-threatening or cause lifelong disability or disfigurement?
Which type of burn can be life-threatening or cause lifelong disability or disfigurement?
What is the significance of estimating the area of a casualty's palm in first aid for burns?
What is the significance of estimating the area of a casualty's palm in first aid for burns?
Which body parts are typically allocated 18% each in the rule of nines for an adult?
Which body parts are typically allocated 18% each in the rule of nines for an adult?
What critical burns may interfere with breathing or cause serious soft tissue injuries or fractures?
What critical burns may interfere with breathing or cause serious soft tissue injuries or fractures?
What is the primary reason for avoiding the use of adhesive dressings on burns?
What is the primary reason for avoiding the use of adhesive dressings on burns?
Which characteristic distinguishes gelled water burn dressings, like Water-Jel®, from other types of dressings?
Which characteristic distinguishes gelled water burn dressings, like Water-Jel®, from other types of dressings?
Why is it recommended to continue flushing a chemical burn area with water for 15 to 20 minutes?
Why is it recommended to continue flushing a chemical burn area with water for 15 to 20 minutes?
What is the effect of using sunburn lotions and ointments on minor sunburn according to the text?
What is the effect of using sunburn lotions and ointments on minor sunburn according to the text?
What should be done if a casualty experiences a blast injury involving breathing difficulties?
What should be done if a casualty experiences a blast injury involving breathing difficulties?
Why is it advised not to cool a burn casualty excessively?
Why is it advised not to cool a burn casualty excessively?
Which casualty may have a higher risk of complications if they experience burns?
Which casualty may have a higher risk of complications if they experience burns?
What is a common sign of inhalation injuries that a first aider should look out for?
What is a common sign of inhalation injuries that a first aider should look out for?
Why is clothing mentioned as a potential complication when swelling occurs in burn injuries?
Why is clothing mentioned as a potential complication when swelling occurs in burn injuries?
Which symptom is indicative of both shock and possible inhalation injuries in a burn casualty?
Which symptom is indicative of both shock and possible inhalation injuries in a burn casualty?
What is the immediate first aid recommendation for suspected inhalation injuries?
What is the immediate first aid recommendation for suspected inhalation injuries?
What should be prioritized if a burn casualty experiences shock?
What should be prioritized if a burn casualty experiences shock?
What is the recommended first aid response to sunburns ranging from mildly uncomfortable to those that are serious?
What is the recommended first aid response to sunburns ranging from mildly uncomfortable to those that are serious?
In the event of a suspicion of head or spinal injury, what should be done after locating burns and injuries?
In the event of a suspicion of head or spinal injury, what should be done after locating burns and injuries?
What action should be taken if there is a suspicion of downed power lines or weakened poles in the vicinity?
What action should be taken if there is a suspicion of downed power lines or weakened poles in the vicinity?
When encountering downed power lines, why should individuals assume that all such lines are live?
When encountering downed power lines, why should individuals assume that all such lines are live?
What is a key reason for staying well away from wires when there is a possibility of downed power lines?
What is a key reason for staying well away from wires when there is a possibility of downed power lines?
Why should individuals not let anyone enter an area where downed power lines are suspected or visible?
Why should individuals not let anyone enter an area where downed power lines are suspected or visible?
What distinguishes contusions (bruises) from lacerations?
What distinguishes contusions (bruises) from lacerations?
How do puncture wounds differ from avulsions?
How do puncture wounds differ from avulsions?
How does external bleeding differ from internal bleeding?
How does external bleeding differ from internal bleeding?
What sets incisions apart from abrasions?
What sets incisions apart from abrasions?
How do avulsions differ from amputations?
How do avulsions differ from amputations?
How does a contusion (bruise) differ from an abrasion (scrape)?
How does a contusion (bruise) differ from an abrasion (scrape)?
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