CPR First Aid: Wounds, Burns and Shock 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When should a tourniquet be considered for a bleeding limb?
- For any small cut
- When life-threatening bleeding cannot be stopped by direct pressure (Correct answer)
- Only for burns
- Never under any circumstance
Correct answer: When life-threatening bleeding cannot be stopped by direct pressure
A tourniquet is used when severe, life-threatening limb bleeding cannot be controlled by direct pressure.
Question 2: What does the 'P' in the shock acronym for skin signs commonly refer to?
- Pale (Correct answer)
- Pink
- Pulsing
- Purple
Correct answer: Pale
Pale skin is a common early sign of shock as blood is shunted away from the surface.
Question 3: A person has a chemical burn on the skin. What is the priority first aid step?
- Neutralize it with the opposite chemical
- Brush off dry chemical, then flush with large amounts of water (Correct answer)
- Apply a tight bandage immediately
- Rub the area vigorously
Correct answer: Brush off dry chemical, then flush with large amounts of water
Brush off any dry chemical, then flush with copious water to dilute and remove the substance.
Question 4: What is the main danger of a large second-degree burn over a wide body area?
- It is purely cosmetic
- Fluid loss leading to shock and infection risk (Correct answer)
- It always heals without care
- It cannot be felt by the victim
Correct answer: Fluid loss leading to shock and infection risk
Large burns cause significant fluid loss that can lead to shock, plus a high infection risk.
Question 5: How should an amputated body part be cared for during transport to the hospital?
- Place it directly on ice
- Wrap it in clean material, seal in a bag, keep cool on ice (Correct answer)
- Soak it in warm water
- Discard it as it cannot be reattached
Correct answer: Wrap it in clean material, seal in a bag, keep cool on ice
Wrap the part, seal it in a bag, and keep it cool on ice without direct contact to preserve it.
Question 6: What type of shock results specifically from severe blood or fluid loss?
- Anaphylactic shock
- Hypovolemic shock (Correct answer)
- Cardiogenic shock
- Septic shock
Correct answer: Hypovolemic shock
Hypovolemic shock is caused by a significant loss of blood or body fluids.
Question 7: For a nosebleed, what is the correct first aid position and action?
- Tilt the head back and pinch the nose
- Lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose (Correct answer)
- Lie flat and tilt head back
- Blow the nose forcefully
Correct answer: Lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose
Lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose to control bleeding and prevent swallowing blood.
CPR First Aid: Wounds, Burns and Shock 3
When should a tourniquet be considered for a bleeding limb?