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Question 1

A hiker is bitten by a rattlesnake on the lower leg. Which action should you take first?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the limb at or below heart level and keep the victim calm

Answer

Immobilizing the affected limb below heart level and keeping the victim calm slows venom spread; cutting, sucking, tourniquets, and ice are all contraindicated.

Question 2

What is the primary sign that distinguishes a partial-thickness (second-degree) burn from a full-thickness (third-degree) burn?

Accepted Answer

The presence of pain and sensation

Answer

Full-thickness burns destroy nerve endings so the victim feels no pain at the burn site, whereas partial-thickness burns are extremely painful.

Question 3

You suspect a patient has a spinal injury after a diving accident. Which action is the MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Manually stabilize the head and neck in a neutral position

Answer

Manually stabilizing the head and neck in a neutral, in-line position prevents further spinal cord damage until professional help arrives.

Question 4

A co-worker is having a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure. What is the most important thing you should do during the seizure?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of hard objects and time the seizure

Answer

Clearing the area of hard or sharp objects and timing the seizure protects the victim and provides critical information for medical responders.

Question 5

A construction worker has a large wooden splinter impaled in their forearm. What is the correct first aid approach?

Accepted Answer

Shorten the splinter if possible and leave it in place, then stabilize it

Answer

Impaled objects should never be removed in the field; instead, stabilize the object in place to prevent further injury and control bleeding around it.

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