Question 1

Linear lacerations generally heal better than stellate lacerations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

For a minor shallow wound, it is OK to:

Accepted Answer

A)  scrub the wound clean. 
B)  clean with alcohol. 
C)  clean with hydrogen peroxide. 
D)  apply an antibiotic ointment. 
A)  scrub the wound clean. 
B)  clean with alcohol. 
C)  clean with hydrogen peroxide. 
D)  apply an antibiotic ointment. D

Question 3

Contusions, hematoma, and crush injuries are all types of:

Accepted Answer

A)  closed injuries. 
B)  open injuries. 
C)  fractures. 
D)  lacerations. 
A)  closed injuries. 
B)  open injuries. 
C)  fractures. 
D)  lacerations. A

Question 4

The internal bleeding that results from a ________ can be severe enough to cause deep shock and/or death.

Accepted Answer

A)  contusion 
B)  hematoma 
C)  crush injury 
D)  wound 
A)  contusion 
B)  hematoma 
C)  crush injury 
D)  wound

Question 5

Remove a sliver with tweezers to prevent infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The way you handle an amputated part can determine whether it can be reattached later by a surgeon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The tearing loose of a flap of skin is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a laceration. 
B)  an incision. 
C)  an avulsion. 
D)  a puncture. 
A)  a laceration. 
B)  an incision. 
C)  an avulsion. 
D)  a puncture.

Question 8

A construction worker using a pneumatic nail driver nails his foot to the floor. He should pull the nail out to control the bleeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What medication can be applied to a shallow wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotic ointment 
B)  hydrogen peroxide 
C)  isopropyl alcohol 
D)  mercurochrome 
A)  antibiotic ointment 
B)  hydrogen peroxide 
C)  isopropyl alcohol 
D)  mercurochrome

Question 10

The greatest threat from an avulsion wound is:

Accepted Answer

A)  infection. 
B)  bleeding. 
C)  lack of circulation to the flap. 
D)  damaged nerves and tendons. 
A)  infection. 
B)  bleeding. 
C)  lack of circulation to the flap. 
D)  damaged nerves and tendons.

Question 11

Bleeding from an impaled object wound should be controlled with:

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect pressure. 
B)  direct pressure. 
C)  pressure on the impaled object. 
D)  a tourniquet. 
A)  indirect pressure. 
B)  direct pressure. 
C)  pressure on the impaled object. 
D)  a tourniquet.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about first aid care of amputations is not True?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generally, you should not waste time looking for amputated parts. 
B)  Wrap the amputated part in sterile gauze, then put it in a plastic bag. 
C)  Place the wrapped and bagged part on dry ice to freeze it. 
D)  The amputated part should be kept cool but not frozen. 
A)  Generally, you should not waste time looking for amputated parts. 
B)  Wrap the amputated part in sterile gauze, then put it in a plastic bag. 
C)  Place the wrapped and bagged part on dry ice to freeze it. 
D)  The amputated part should be kept cool but not frozen.

Question 13

If possible, you should rinse off an amputated part with alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A fish hook has completely penetrated the cheek. You should attempt to remove it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When dressing a wound from a penetrating chest injury:

Accepted Answer

A)  use a bulky dressing. 
B)  use a material that allows air to circulate. 
C)  use an occlusive dressing. 
D)  use a moist dressing. 
A)  use a bulky dressing. 
B)  use a material that allows air to circulate. 
C)  use an occlusive dressing. 
D)  use a moist dressing.

Question 16

While peeling an onion, you receive a small cut to your finger. You should:

Accepted Answer

A)  call EMS. 
B)  irrigate the wound with tap water. 
C)  clean with hydrogen peroxide. 
D)  use household glue to close the cut. 
A)  call EMS. 
B)  irrigate the wound with tap water. 
C)  clean with hydrogen peroxide. 
D)  use household glue to close the cut.

Question 17

If the barb on a fishhook has penetrated the skin, the best remedy is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a friend remove it. 
B)  push it through the skin to remove it. 
C)  have a physician remove it. 
D)  tie a string to it and pull it out. 
A)  have a friend remove it. 
B)  push it through the skin to remove it. 
C)  have a physician remove it. 
D)  tie a string to it and pull it out.

Question 18

If organs are protruding through an open abdominal wound, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  try to replace the organs back into the abdomen 
B)  cover the protruding organs with an absorbent cotton dressing 
C)  moisten a sterile dressing and cover the wounds 
D)  flush the organs with cold water 
A)  try to replace the organs back into the abdomen 
B)  cover the protruding organs with an absorbent cotton dressing 
C)  moisten a sterile dressing and cover the wounds 
D)  flush the organs with cold water

Question 19

The greatest danger with linear lacerations is:

Accepted Answer

A)  shock. 
B)  minor bleeding. 
C)  damage to tendons and nerves. 
D)  inability to heal. 
A)  shock. 
B)  minor bleeding. 
C)  damage to tendons and nerves. 
D)  inability to heal.

Question 20

Stellate lacerations differ from linear lacerations in that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  bleed much more. 
B)  carry more infection. 
C)  produce a ragged incision. 
D)  are usually deeper. 
A)  bleed much more. 
B)  carry more infection. 
C)  produce a ragged incision. 
D)  are usually deeper.

Exam 7: Soft-Tissue Injuries

Linear lacerations generally heal better than stellate lacerations.

For a minor shallow wound, it is OK to:

Contusions, hematoma, and crush injuries are all types of:

The internal bleeding that results from a ________ can be severe enough to cause deep shock and/or death.

Remove a sliver with tweezers to prevent infection.

The way you handle an amputated part can determine whether it can be reattached later by a surgeon.

The tearing loose of a flap of skin is:

A construction worker using a pneumatic nail driver nails his foot to the floor. He should pull the nail out to control the bleeding.

What medication can be applied to a shallow wound?

The greatest threat from an avulsion wound is:

Bleeding from an impaled object wound should be controlled with:

Which of the following statements about first aid care of amputations is not True?

If possible, you should rinse off an amputated part with alcohol.

A fish hook has completely penetrated the cheek. You should attempt to remove it.

When dressing a wound from a penetrating chest injury:

While peeling an onion, you receive a small cut to your finger. You should:

If the barb on a fishhook has penetrated the skin, the best remedy is to:

If organs are protruding through an open abdominal wound, what should you do?

The greatest danger with linear lacerations is:

Stellate lacerations differ from linear lacerations in that they:

Introduction to First Aid Care

Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems

Victim Assessment

Basic Life Support: Artificial Ventilation

Basic Life Support: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR

Bleeding and Shock

Injuries to the Face, Eye, and Throat

Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia

Dressing and Bandaging

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Common Sport and Recreational Injuries

Head and Spine Injuries

Poisoning Emergencies

Drug and Alcohol Emergencies

Cardiovascular and Stroke Emergencies

Respiratory Emergencies

Diabetic Emergencies

Acute Abdominal Distress and Related Emergencies

Seizures, Dizziness, and Fainting

Childbirth and Related Emergencies

Pediatric and Geriatric Emergencies

Bites and Stings

Burn Emergencies

Heat and Cold Emergencies

Water Emergencies

Wilderness Emergencies

Psychological Emergencies and Disasters

Lifting and Moving Victims

Vehicle Stabilization and Victim Extrication

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