First Aid Bleeding and Wound Care 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure and seek medical care for tetanus risk

Answer

Puncture wounds carry high tetanus risk and require medical evaluation even if bleeding is controlled.

Question 2

Which type of wound has the highest risk of infection due to bacteria introduced at the time of injury?

Accepted Answer

Animal bite wound

Answer

Animal bites introduce bacteria deep into tissue and carry the highest infection risk, including rabies.

Question 3

A wound is spurting bright red blood in pulses. This indicates injury to which type of blood vessel?

Accepted Answer

Artery

Answer

Bright red blood spurting in pulses is characteristic of arterial bleeding due to high pressure from the heart.

Question 4

When applying a pressure bandage to a wound, how should you position the bandage?

Accepted Answer

Tight enough to maintain pressure but allowing pulse below

Answer

A pressure bandage should maintain firm pressure while still allowing circulation distal to the wound.

Question 5

If a wound dressing becomes soaked with blood, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Add more dressings on top and continue applying pressure

Answer

Adding more dressings on top preserves clotting that has begun and maintains continuous pressure.

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