Chapter 55 Practice Quiz
with all human bites a tetanus injection must be administered to patients if they have not
received one within ___ years - 5
The only first aid measure for a dislocation is to _____ the affected area and get to a
medical office or hospital. - immobilize
When screening patients over the phone, you need specific information before you can
determine whether the situation warrants emergency medical care, an office visit, or
management at home. Which of the following would be considered vital information to
obtain? - A brief history of the victim's situation; The nature of the initial injury or
accident; the time the accident occurred or the illness began; A description of the
victim's current condition; ALL OF THE ABOVE.
With animal and human bites: - The wounds must be thoroughly cleansed with an
antiseptic soap and rinsed well with water; The area should be bandaged and
immobilized; The patient should be examined by a provider as soon as possible to
determine further treatment; ALL OF THE ABOVE.
First aid can include treatment for shock, removal of any jewelry because edema might
be severe, providing ample amounts of liquid to drink, and covering the burned area
with a sterile dressing. - second-degree
Encourage a victim of severe sunburn to soak in a tub of cool water and drink large
amounts of fluids. - first-degree
Should receive immediate medical treatment. - third- or fourth-degree
Healing can be facilitated if the blisters are opened by the provider under aseptic
conditions and the area covered with a sterile dressing. - second-degree
The only first aid appropriate is to cover the burned area with sterile dressings and treat
the patient for shock. - third- or fourth-degree burns
Following the flooding of water, like all other burns, should be covered with a sterile
dressing. - chemical burn
Treated by removing any clothing from the burn area and then immediately flooding the
area with water for at least 15 minutes. - chemical burn
Firecracker - Thermal
Accidents with gasoline or space heaters. - Thermal
