First Aid Bleeding, Wounds, and Shock 5

Question 1

A victim has a large avulsion injury where skin is partially torn away. The skin flap is still attached. What should you do with the flap?

Accepted Answer

Fold it back into its normal position and cover with a moist sterile dressing

Answer

Reposition the skin flap to its original position if possible and cover with a moist sterile dressing to preserve tissue viability until medical care is available.

Question 2

Neurogenic shock occurs when the nervous system fails to regulate blood vessel tone. Which injury is most likely to cause it?

Accepted Answer

High spinal cord injury

Answer

A high spinal cord injury can disrupt the sympathetic nervous system's control over blood vessel tone, causing widespread vasodilation and neurogenic shock.

Question 3

A friend cut their hand on broken glass. After 10 minutes of direct pressure the bleeding has stopped. What is your next step?

Accepted Answer

Apply a clean bandage and advise medical evaluation if the wound is deep

Answer

Once bleeding is controlled, apply a clean bandage and recommend professional evaluation for deep lacerations that may require sutures or tetanus prophylaxis.

Question 4

Which fluid should NOT be used to clean an open wound in first aid?

Accepted Answer

Undiluted iodine or strong antiseptic directly in the wound

Answer

Undiluted iodine and strong antiseptics can damage wound tissue and delay healing; clean water or saline is preferred for wound irrigation.

Question 5

A victim is in shock and begins vomiting. What is the immediate action to prevent aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Turn them onto their side (if no spinal injury suspected) to clear the airway

Answer

Rolling the victim onto their side prevents aspiration of vomit into the airway, which can cause a fatal airway obstruction or aspiration pneumonia.

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First Aid Bleeding, Wounds, and Shock 5