First Aid First Aid Bleeding, Wounds, and Shock Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a late sign of shock?

Accepted Answer

Falling blood pressure and altered mental status

Answer

A falling blood pressure and altered mental status indicate decompensated (late) shock, meaning the body can no longer maintain adequate perfusion.

Question 2

An avulsion is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A wound where skin or tissue is torn away or left hanging

Answer

An avulsion involves the forcible tearing away of skin or tissue, sometimes leaving a flap attached; it requires controlling bleeding and keeping the flap moist if possible.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of applying direct pressure to a bleeding wound?

Accepted Answer

To allow a blood clot to form and stop bleeding

Answer

Direct pressure slows blood flow and allows platelets to aggregate and form a clot, which is the body's natural mechanism to stop bleeding.

Question 4

Which of the following is the FIRST step when controlling severe external bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Apply firm, continuous direct pressure with a clean cloth or dressing

Answer

Direct pressure is always the first-line intervention for controlling external bleeding before considering tourniquets or other advanced measures.

Question 5

Hypovolemic shock is caused by:

Accepted Answer

Significant loss of blood or body fluids

Answer

Hypovolemic shock occurs when the volume of circulating blood or fluids drops so low that the heart cannot maintain adequate cardiac output.

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First Aid First Aid Bleeding, Wounds, and Shock Questions and Answers 3