First Aid Bleeding, Wounds, and Shock 3

Question 1

Dark red blood flowing steadily from a wound most likely indicates which type of bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Venous

Answer

Venous blood is dark red and flows steadily because it is under lower pressure than arterial blood.

Question 2

You are treating a victim with an impaled object in their thigh. What is the correct first aid action?

Accepted Answer

Stabilize the object in place and control bleeding around it

Answer

Never remove an impaled object; stabilize it in place with bulky dressings to prevent further injury and control surrounding bleeding.

Question 3

Which action should you avoid when managing a nosebleed (epistaxis)?

Accepted Answer

Tilting the head backward

Answer

Tilting the head back causes blood to flow down the throat, which can lead to nausea, vomiting, or airway obstruction.

Question 4

A victim has signs of internal abdominal bleeding after a car accident. Which external sign might indicate this?

Accepted Answer

Rigid or distended abdomen with tenderness

Answer

A rigid, distended, and tender abdomen can indicate internal bleeding or organ damage in the abdominal cavity.

Question 5

When using a pressure dressing, the first bandage becomes blood-soaked. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Add more dressings on top and apply additional pressure

Answer

Adding more dressings on top preserves any clot that has begun to form; removing the original dressing disrupts the clotting process.

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