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The guidelines recommend extending the dressing beyond the edges of the wound.
True
If blood soaks through a dressing, it should be removed immediately without adding more dressings on top.
False
Bandages are used to maintain pressure over a wound but not to immobilize parts of the body.
False
When using bandages, it is not necessary to check the circulation below the injury before and after applying them.
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A triangular bandage can only be used as a whole cloth, opened to its fullest extent.
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To form a narrow bandage from a broad bandage, it should be folded from the base to the top.
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A superficial burn damages the top two layers of the skin.
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In partial thickness burns, the skin appears raw and is mottled red in color.
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Full thickness burns may show blood vessels and bones under the skin.
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Cooling the burn right away helps to increase tissue damage and swelling.
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It is recommended to remove tight clothing before a burn injury swells.
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If both eyes are injured, it is recommended to cover only the more seriously injured eye.
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Breaking blisters is recommended as part of first aid for burns.
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Covering both eyes when both are injured can help the casualty feel more comfortable.
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When covering both eyes, it is important to keep the casualty standing up.
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It is recommended to remove contact lenses from the casualty when there is a risk of eye injury from chemicals.
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Proper eye-wash equipment should be kept nearby when there is a risk of eye injury from intense light burns.
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Snow blindness is caused by prolonged exposure to intense heat.
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Using butter or lotions is recommended for treating a burn.
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Covering a burn with cotton wool or fluffy material is recommended.
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Adhesive dressings should be used on burns for better healing.
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Cooling the casualty too much after a burn is recommended.
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Burn dressings should be lint-free to avoid sticking to the injury.
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For chemical burns, flushing the affected area with cool water for 5 minutes is sufficient.
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Ticks detach themselves from the host after sucking blood for just a few minutes.
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It is not necessary to check for more ticks if one tick is found on the body or clothing.
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When removing a tick, it is recommended to grasp the tick body with tweezers.
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If a tick is full of blood, it is advised to wear gloves or cover hands with a plastic bag while removing it.
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If any sign of infection or rash appears at the tick bite site, it is recommended to seek medical help.
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Leeches attach themselves to feed on blood without making a tiny cut in the skin first.
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A closed abdominal wound occurs when the skin is intact but internal abdominal tissues are damaged.
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Injuries caused by an explosion include those from being thrown by the blast and injuries to solid organs like the liver.
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To assess an abdominal injury, one should expose the injured area and look for open wounds, disregarding the mechanism of injury.
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It is recommended to place a casualty in a semi-sitting position even if there is a suspected head or spinal injury.
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Proper eye-wash equipment should always be kept nearby when there is a risk of eye injury from chemicals.
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Full thickness burns may show blood vessels and bones under the skin.
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The reef knot is recommended for tying bandages and slings because it is the strongest knot.
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A figure-8 tie is suitable for securing a splint to the neck.
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Roller bandages are typically made of non-elastic material.
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It is recommended to place knots that cause discomfort by pressing on skin or bone at the site of a fracture.
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A narrow bandage can be formed from a broad bandage by folding from top to base.
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When using a roller bandage, it is essential to apply it in a zigzag pattern.
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It is advised to put an extruded eyeball back into its socket immediately.
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For chemical burns to the eye, it is recommended to flush the injured eye with warm water.
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In case of chemical burns, if the chemical is in solid form, it is safe to brush it away with bare hands.
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When treating an extruded eyeball, it is crucial to ensure there is pressure on the eyeball to keep it in place.
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Using Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is recommended when providing first aid for chemical burns to the eye.
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Cooling a burn right away is recommended to minimize tissue damage and swelling.
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The rule of nines can be used to estimate the percentage of body surface area that has been burned in a first aid scenario.
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A child's head and neck account for 14% of the total body surface area when using the rule of nines.
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Partial thickness burns are also known as full-thickness burns due to their severity.
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A critical burn can include any burn that interferes with vision due to eye injuries.
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Covering a burn with cotton wool is recommended in first aid for burns.
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If a burn injury swells, it is advised to remove all clothing, including tight clothing.
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Casualties under two years old and over fifty years old are known to tolerate burns well.
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Inhalation injuries can occur when the casualty inhales cold air or harmless chemicals.
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The immediate danger of burns is usually shock caused by excessive bleeding.
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Infection is not a common complication of burns because the skin forms a strong barrier to bacteria after being burned.
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Placing a conscious casualty in a lying down position is recommended as first aid for suspected inhalation injuries.
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Swelling after a burn can be worsened by clothing and jewellery that restrict circulation when the affected area swells.
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