First Aid Emergency 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of bleeding is characterized by dark red blood that flows steadily from a wound?
- Arterial bleeding
- Venous bleeding (Correct answer)
- Capillary bleeding
- Internal bleeding
Correct answer: Venous bleeding
Venous bleeding produces a steady flow of dark red blood because veins carry deoxygenated blood under lower pressure.
Question 2: A tourniquethas been applied to a limb. What critical information must be recorded?
- The victim's blood pressure before application
- The exact time the tourniquet was applied (Correct answer)
- The color of the blood before application
- The type of tourniquet used
Correct answer: The exact time the tourniquet was applied
The time of tourniquet application must be documented so medical personnel know how long the limb has been without circulation.
Question 3: What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in emergency patient assessment?
- Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last intake, Events (Correct answer)
- Signs, Age, Medical, Pulse, Level of consciousness, Exposure
- Scene, Airway, Movement, Pupils, Limbs, Extremities
- Severity, Airway, Medications, Pain, Location, Evaluation
Correct answer: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last intake, Events
SAMPLE stands for Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events leading to the emergency.
Question 4: A victim has a suspected broken arm. Which action should you take before splinting?
- Attempt to straighten the arm
- Check circulation, sensation, and movement below the injury (Correct answer)
- Apply heat to reduce swelling
- Give the victim anti-inflammatory medication
Correct answer: Check circulation, sensation, and movement below the injury
Always assess circulation, sensation, and movement (CSM) below the injury before and after splinting.
Question 5: Which sign indicates a victim may be experiencing internal bleeding?
- High blood pressure and slow pulse
- Pale, cool, clammy skin with rapid weak pulse (Correct answer)
- Flushed warm skin with slow pulse
- Elevated temperature with sweating
Correct answer: Pale, cool, clammy skin with rapid weak pulse
Pale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid weak pulse are signs of shock, which can indicate significant internal bleeding.
Question 6: When treating a victim for shock, which position is generally recommended if no spinal injury is suspected?
- Seated upright to ease breathing
- Lying flat with legs elevated about 12 inches (Correct answer)
- On their side in the recovery position
- Prone (face down) position
Correct answer: Lying flat with legs elevated about 12 inches
Laying a shock victim flat with legs elevated 12 inches helps return blood to vital organs.
Question 7: A person reports chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, sweating, and nausea. What should you suspect?
- Panic attack
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction) (Correct answer)
- Severe indigestion
- Pulmonary embolism
Correct answer: Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Chest pain with left arm/jaw radiation, sweating, and nausea are classic signs of a heart attack requiring immediate 911 activation.
First Aid Emergency 4
Which type of bleeding is characterized by dark red blood that flows steadily from a wound?