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Wound Care & Bleeding Control Flashcards

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  1. What does the acronym 'RICE' stand for in managing soft-tissue injuries such as contusions?

    Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

    RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first-aid protocol for managing soft-tissue injuries to reduce swelling and pain.

  2. What is an avulsion injury?

    Answer: Tissue that is torn partially or completely away from the body

    An avulsion is a traumatic tearing away of skin or deeper tissue, sometimes leaving a flap attached; avulsed tissue should be preserved if possible.

  3. When a partially avulsed piece of skin or tissue is present, what should the first aider do with it?

    Answer: Gently reposition the flap and cover with a moist sterile dressing

    Partially avulsed tissue may be reattached surgically; repositioning it gently and keeping it moist preserves viability during transport.

  4. Internal bleeding is suspected after a worker is struck in the abdomen. Which sign would NOT typically indicate internal bleeding?

    Answer: Visible spurting blood from the abdomen

    Internal bleeding occurs inside the body, so there is no visible external spurting blood; signs are systemic (shock symptoms) and localized (abdominal rigidity).

  5. What is the recommended first-aid position for a victim suspected of having internal abdominal bleeding?

    Answer: Lying flat with knees bent (semi-flexed) to relax abdominal muscles

    Lying flat with knees bent reduces tension on the abdominal wall, making the victim more comfortable and potentially reducing further injury.

  6. Which of the following correctly describes the management of a nosebleed (epistaxis) in the workplace?

    Answer: Have the victim sit leaning slightly forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for 10–15 minutes

    Leaning slightly forward prevents swallowing blood; pinching the soft part of the nose (not the bridge) for 10–15 minutes allows clotting.

  7. A factory worker's fingertip is completely amputated. How should the amputated part be transported to the hospital?

    Answer: Wrap it in a moist sterile gauze, place in a sealed plastic bag, and keep cool near ice without direct contact

    Amputated parts are wrapped in moist sterile gauze, sealed in a plastic bag, and kept cool but not frozen to preserve tissue viability for possible reimplantation.