First Aid: Wounds, Burns and Shock Flashcards
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What is the first action to control severe external bleeding from a leg wound?
Answer: Apply direct pressure to the wound
Direct pressure with a clean cloth is the first and most effective step to control most external bleeding.
A deep wound has an object impaled in it. What should you do?
Answer: Leave the object in place and stabilize it
An impaled object should be left in place and stabilized, as removing it can cause severe bleeding.
Which classic sign indicates a person may be going into shock?
Answer: Pale, cool, clammy skin
Pale, cool, and clammy skin is a hallmark sign of shock due to reduced blood flow to the skin.
How should you position a conscious person showing signs of shock with no spinal injury?
Answer: Lying down with legs elevated about 12 inches
Lying flat with legs raised helps blood return to vital organs in shock.
What degree of burn affects only the outer layer of skin, causing redness and pain but no blisters?
Answer: First-degree (superficial) burn
A first-degree burn affects only the epidermis, causing redness and pain without blistering.
What is the recommended first aid for a minor thermal burn?
Answer: Cool it under running cool water for several minutes
Cooling a minor burn with running cool water reduces tissue damage and pain.
Why should you NOT give a shock victim anything to eat or drink?
Answer: It may cause vomiting or complicate surgery if needed
Food or drink can cause vomiting and may complicate later medical or surgical treatment.