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A comprehensive set of practice questions and answers related to first aid procedures and knowledge. It covers various aspects of first aid, including wound care, burns, allergic reactions, and emergency response. The questions are designed to test the understanding of essential first aid principles and techniques, making it a valuable resource for medical professionals and students.
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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
Coming in contact with curling irons, stoves, or clothing irons. - Thermal Splinters can generally be removed with _____ and splinter forceps. - a sterile needle If a foreign body is lodged under the upper eyelid, it may be possible for an MA to remove it by: - pulling the upper lid down over the lower lid. Knowing what to do an accident or injury is very helpful not only in your professional life but also in your personal life. You can respond quickly and efficiently to sudden incidents without becoming overly anxious or upset when you have a basic understanding of _____. - first-aid When a wound has been bleeding severely, a _____ should be applied securely and the patient taken for emergency medical care immediately. - pressure bandage Which of the following is not a symptom of a severe allergy to a sting? - Painful swelling with redness and itching. Burns are classified by three methods. Which of the following is not one of the three methods? - partial- or full-thickness evaluation. Which of the following is considered a moderate burn? - second-degree burn covering 20% of an adult's body. When a provider recommends moist heat, the standard instruction is: - on for 20 minutes and off for 10 minutes. Ferning markings on a patient's body are characteristic of burns caused by: - lightning. Resistance of one surface to the motion of another surface rubbing over it. - Friction A severe and rapid multisystem allergic reaction. - Anaphylactic An injury to living tissues, especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin. - wound RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (referring to sprains and strains). Characterized by heat; heat activated; a type of burn caused by residential fires; automobile accidents; playing with matches; accidents with gasoline, space heaters, or firecrackers; scalding hot water; and coming in contact with curling irons, stoves, or clothing irons. - Thermal A condition in which the pulse becomes rapid and weak, the BP drops, and the patient is pale and clammy. - Shock
The leakage of plasma and electrolytes from the capillaries damaged by the burn into the surrounding tissues raises the epidermis to form blisters and results in mild to moderate edema and pain. - second-degree No blisters appear, but white, leathery tissue and thrombosed vessels are visible. - third- or fourth- degree