FREE First Aid Bleeding and Wound Care Questions and Answers Flashcards

A person has a puncture wound from stepping on a nail. After cleaning the wound, what is the most important next step?

Answer: Cover with a sterile bandage and seek medical attention for tetanus evaluation

Puncture wounds carry a high risk of tetanus infection, so medical evaluation and possible tetanus prophylaxis are essential after covering the wound.

When applying a pressure bandage to a bleeding wound, how should the bandage be secured?

Answer: Wrapped tightly enough to control bleeding but not so tight it cuts off circulation

A pressure bandage must be firm enough to control bleeding while still allowing distal circulation to prevent tissue damage.

Which of the following is a sign that a wound may be infected?

Answer: Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, and pus after 24–48 hours

Progressive redness, warmth, swelling, and purulent discharge are classic signs of wound infection, typically appearing 24–48 hours after injury.

A child has an abrasion (scrape) with dirt embedded in the wound. What is the correct first aid approach?

Answer: Irrigate thoroughly with clean water and gently remove debris before covering

Abrasions must be thoroughly irrigated and cleaned to remove debris and reduce infection risk before any dressing is applied.

What does the term 'avulsion' describe in the context of wound care?

Answer: A wound where a flap of skin or tissue is torn away

An avulsion is a traumatic wound in which a piece of skin or tissue is forcibly torn away from its normal position.

When should a rescuer remove a blood-soaked dressing from a wound?

Answer: Never — add more dressings on top to maintain pressure

Removing a soaked dressing disrupts clot formation; additional dressings should be layered on top to maintain pressure and preserve the clot.