Question 1

In an emergency, you can use any of the following as dressings except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  clean handkerchiefs. 
B)  towels. 
C)  sanitary napkins. 
D)  toilet tissue. 
A)  clean handkerchiefs. 
B)  towels. 
C)  sanitary napkins. 
D)  toilet tissue.

Question 2

A cravat bandage is made by:

Accepted Answer

A)  cutting a 40-inch square piece of unbleached cotton cloth. 
B)  folding a triangular bandage. 
C)  wrapping a roller bandage around the wound site. 
D)  folding trauma dressings together. 
A)  cutting a 40-inch square piece of unbleached cotton cloth. 
B)  folding a triangular bandage. 
C)  wrapping a roller bandage around the wound site. 
D)  folding trauma dressings together.

Question 3

The use of two gauze rolls, wrapped alternately around and across the wound until it is wrapped completely is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  roller bandages. 
B)  cravat bandages. 
C)  triangular bandages. 
D)  improvised bandage. 
A)  roller bandages. 
B)  cravat bandages. 
C)  triangular bandages. 
D)  improvised bandage.

Question 4

The definition of aseptic is:

Accepted Answer

A)  all viruses have been killed. 
B)  free of bacteria. 
C)  all spores have been killed. 
D)  contaminated with bacteria. 
A)  all viruses have been killed. 
B)  free of bacteria. 
C)  all spores have been killed. 
D)  contaminated with bacteria.

Question 5

A sling may be used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  support a shoulder injury. 
B)  support an arm injury. 
C)  support a rib injury. 
D)  support a leg injury. 
A)  support a shoulder injury. 
B)  support an arm injury. 
C)  support a rib injury. 
D)  support a leg injury.

Question 6

Generally, elastic roller bandages are not encouraged for use to:

Accepted Answer

A)  compress a strain. 
B)  compress a contusion. 
C)  compress a sprain. 
D)  cover a dressing. 
A)  compress a strain. 
B)  compress a contusion. 
C)  compress a sprain. 
D)  cover a dressing.

Question 7

If blood soaks through the first dressing, you must remove it and reapply with a fresh dressing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ideal dressing is layered, consists of coarse mesh gauze, and is bulky enough to immobilize damaged tissues and protect the wound.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Material used for improvised dressings should be as ________ as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  strong 
B)  thick 
C)  clean 
D)  snug 
A)  strong 
B)  thick 
C)  clean 
D)  snug

Question 10

A co-worker goes to the supply room to get more paper. As she reaches for the paper, she cuts her hand on the metal shelf. You control the bleeding with direct pressure. How would you dress and bandage the wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  place a sterile 4 × 4 dressing on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage 
B)  place an occlusive dressing on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage 
C)  place a trauma dressing on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage 
D)  place a sanitary napkin on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage 
A)  place a sterile 4 × 4 dressing on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage 
B)  place an occlusive dressing on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage 
C)  place a trauma dressing on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage 
D)  place a sanitary napkin on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage

Question 11

The most popular sizes of sterile gauze pads are 2-by-2s, 4-by-4s, and 4-by-8s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An open wound needs to be dressed and bandaged to prevent infection and bleeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A triangular bandage folded into a cravat can be used to bandage the palm of the hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a bandage becomes loose, wounds may bleed or become infected and broken bones can further displace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which one of the following dressings is referred to as a multitrauma dressing, trauma pack, general-purpose dressing, burn pad, or ABD dressing?

Accepted Answer

A)  bandage compresses 
B)  gauze pads 
C)  special pads 
D)  paper towels 
A)  bandage compresses 
B)  gauze pads 
C)  special pads 
D)  paper towels

Question 16

Which of the following is not an improvised dressing?

Accepted Answer

A)  handkerchief 
B)  4 × 4 sterile gauze pad 
C)  washcloth 
D)  sanitary napkin 
A)  handkerchief 
B)  4 × 4 sterile gauze pad 
C)  washcloth 
D)  sanitary napkin

Question 17

Which one of the following is not a True principle of dressing and bandaging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the victim how the bandage feels; if it's too tight, loosen it and make it comfortable but snug. 
B)  Bandages should not be too loose; neither dressing nor the bandage should shift or slip. 
C)  The original dressing should be removed and replaced if blood soaks through. 
D)  The body part should be bandaged in the position in which it is to remain. 
A)  Ask the victim how the bandage feels; if it's too tight, loosen it and make it comfortable but snug. 
B)  Bandages should not be too loose; neither dressing nor the bandage should shift or slip. 
C)  The original dressing should be removed and replaced if blood soaks through. 
D)  The body part should be bandaged in the position in which it is to remain.

Question 18

Gauze pads are also referred to as multitrauma dressings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You should frequently check the color and warmth of skin beyond an elastic roller bandage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Slings are used to support injuries of the shoulder, arms, or ribs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Dressing and Bandaging

In an emergency, you can use any of the following as dressings except for:

A cravat bandage is made by:

The use of two gauze rolls, wrapped alternately around and across the wound until it is wrapped completely is an example of:

The definition of aseptic is:

A sling may be used to:

Generally, elastic roller bandages are not encouraged for use to:

If blood soaks through the first dressing, you must remove it and reapply with a fresh dressing.

The ideal dressing is layered, consists of coarse mesh gauze, and is bulky enough to immobilize damaged tissues and protect the wound.

Material used for improvised dressings should be as ________ as possible.

A co-worker goes to the supply room to get more paper. As she reaches for the paper, she cuts her hand on the metal shelf. You control the bleeding with direct pressure. How would you dress and bandage the wound?

The most popular sizes of sterile gauze pads are 2-by-2s, 4-by-4s, and 4-by-8s.

An open wound needs to be dressed and bandaged to prevent infection and bleeding.

A triangular bandage folded into a cravat can be used to bandage the palm of the hand.

If a bandage becomes loose, wounds may bleed or become infected and broken bones can further displace.

Which one of the following dressings is referred to as a multitrauma dressing, trauma pack, general-purpose dressing, burn pad, or ABD dressing?

Which of the following is not an improvised dressing?

Which one of the following is not a True principle of dressing and bandaging?

Gauze pads are also referred to as multitrauma dressings.

You should frequently check the color and warmth of skin beyond an elastic roller bandage.

Slings are used to support injuries of the shoulder, arms, or ribs.

Introduction to First Aid Care

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