first aid test

What is a contusion?

• A) A deep cut

• B) A puncture wound

• C) A bruise from damaged blood vessels

• D) A complete tear of the skin

C) A bruise from damaged blood vessels

What is a laceration?

• A) A deep cut or tear

• B) A puncture wound

• C) A closed wound

• D) A chemical burn

• A) A deep cut or tear

Which is a puncture wound?

• A) A surface scrape

• B) A wound caused by a sharp, pointed object

• C) A bruising injury

• D) A skin tear

B) A wound caused by a sharp, pointed object

An avulsion is best described as:

• A) A scratch

• B) Complete tearing away of skin or tissue

• C) A surface-level burn

• D) Mild swelling

B) Complete tearing away of skin or tissue

What often causes infections?

• A) Fungi only

• B) Viruses only

• C) Bacteria and other pathogens

• D) Dehydration

C) Bacteria and other pathogens

Signs of infection include all EXCEPT:

• A) Redness

• B) Swelling

• C) Coolness of skin

• D) Pus formation

C) Coolness of skin

When is a burn considered life-threatening?

• A) If it covers more than one limb

• B) If it affects breathing or covers large areas

• C) If it causes slight pain

• D) If it is a sunburn

B) If it affects breathing or covers large areas

• A first-degree burn affects:

  • A) Only the epidermis

  • B) The dermis and nerves

  • C) Muscle tissue

  • D) Bone

A) Only the epidermis

A second-degree burn is identified by:

• A) Redness only

• B) Blistering

• C) Skin falling off

• D) Exposed bone

B) Blistering

A third-degree burn involves:

• A) Surface redness

• B) Full skin thickness and nerve damage

• C) Minor swelling

• D) Only epidermal layer damage

B) Full skin thickness and nerve damage

Why would you splint an injury?

• A) To increase movement

• B) To immobilize and prevent further damage

• C) To clean the wound

• D) To warm the injury

B) To immobilize and prevent further damage

The purpose of a splint is:

• A) Blood flow restriction

• B) Realignment of broken bones

• C) Immobilization

• D) Pressure application

C) Immobilization

Paralysis most commonly results from injury to:

• A) Skull

• B) Spinal column

• C) Lower leg

• D) Heart

B) Spinal column

Type 1 diabetes is typically:

• A) Lifestyle-related

• B) Diagnosed early in life

• C) Preventable by exercise

• D) Reversible by diet alone

B) Diagnosed early in life

Type 2 diabetes usually relates to:

• A) Viral infections

• B) Insulin overproduction

• C) Lifestyle and obesity

• D) Poor genetics only

C) Lifestyle and obesity

Shock can best be described as:

• A) A muscle injury

• B) Circulatory system failure

• C) Overactive breathing

• D) Excessive sweating

B) Circulatory system failure

Treatment for shock includes:

• A) Sitting upright

• B) Keeping the person cool

• C) Elevating legs and keeping warm

• D) Giving water quickl

C) Elevating legs and keeping warm

A ligament connects:

• A) Muscle to bone

• B) Bone to bone

• C) Muscle to muscle

• D) Skin to muscle

B) Bone to bone.

A tendon connects:

• A) Muscle to bone

• B) Bone to bone

• C) Bone to skin

• D) Bone to cartilage

A) Muscle to bone,

An occlusive dressing:

• A) Lets air in

• B) Seals the wound from air and moisture

• C) Stops bone fractures

• D) Encourages drainage

B) Seals the wound from air and moisture,

The three layers of skin are:

• A) Epidermis, subcutaneous, dermis

• B) Dermis, muscle, bone

• C) Bone, cartilage, dermis

• D) Subcutaneous, cartilage, bone

A) Epidermis, subcutaneous, dermis

Functions of the skin include all EXCEPT:

• A) Protection

• B) Sensation

• C) Blood production

• D) Temperature regulation

C) Blood production

Rigid splints are made of:

• A) Only cloth

• B) Materials like wood or metal

• C) Flexible bandages

• D) Soft padding

B) Materials like wood or metal,

Soft splints are made of:

• A) Boards

• B) Air or soft materials

• C) Metal

• D) Wire

B) Air or soft materials

An anatomical splint uses:

• A) Medical foam

• B) The patient’s own body parts for support

• C) Metal rods

• D) Chemical stabilizers

B) The patient’s own body parts for support

Can you walk if the fibula is broken?

• A) No, never

• B) Yes, sometimes

• C) Only if the tibia is also broken

• D) Only after immediate surgery

B) Yes, sometimes,

• The easiest way to alleviate lower back pain is:

  • A) Immediate surgery

  • B) Heavy lifting

  • C) Stretching and strengthening exercises

  • D) Resting indefinitely

C) Stretching and strengthening exercises

The bone in the upper arm is called:

• A) Tibia

• B) Radius

• C) Humerus

• D) Femur

C) Humerus

Bones in the lower leg include:

• A) Humerus and radius

• B) Tibia and fibula

• C) Femur and ulna

• D) Tibia and scapula

B) Tibia and fibula

Characteristics of bone include:

• A) No blood vessels

• B) Self-repair and nerve presence

• C) Weakness in young adults

• D) They cannot heal after breaking

B) Self-repair and nerve presence

Bones become weaker with:

• A) Aging

• B) Exercise

• C) Good nutrition

• D) Youth

A) Aging

Osteoporosis risk factors include:

• A) High calcium intake

• B) Lack of weight-bearing exercise

• C) Regular strength training

• D) Drinking lots of water

B) Lack of weight-bearing exercise

• Care for a musculoskeletal injury includes:

  • A) Encourage movement

  • B) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)

  • C) Immediate surgery

  • D) Heating pads immediately

B) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)

You should not remove an embedded object when:

• A) It is large or deeply embedded

• B) It is in the hand

• C) It is on the surface

• D) It is a splinter

A) It is large or deeply embedded

Care for internal bleeding includes:

• A) Encouraging walking

• B) Applying direct pressure inside

• C) Keeping the person calm and still

• D) Giving them food

C) Keeping the person calm and still

Inline stabilization is used for:

• A) Broken arms

• B) Suspected spinal injuries

• C) Muscle cramps

• D) Burns

B) suspected spinal injuries

Platelets are responsible for:

• A) Fighting infection

• B) Clotting blood

• C) Carrying oxygen

• D) Removing waste

B) Clotting blood

Electrical burns are serious because:

• A) They are usually painless

• B) They often damage internal tissues

• C) They heal quickly

• D) They cause only surface burns

B) They often damage internal tissues

A dislocation may also cause:

• A) Broken bones

• B) Internal organ damage

• C) Bone cancer

• D) Blood loss

B) Internal organ damage

Best solution to transport a knocked-out tooth:

• A) Dry cloth

• B) Ice water

• C) Milk

• D) Salty chips

C) Milk

Chemical burns are different because:

• A) They are less dangerous

• B) Chemicals can keep burning until neutralized

• C) They heal faster

• D) They are always visible

B) Chemicals can keep burning until neutralized

The primary function of the skin is:

• A) Bone formation

• B) External sensation

• C) Protection

• D) Hormone production

C) Protection

An open wound refers to:

• A) Any skin tear where blood escapes

• B) A bone fracture

• C) Muscle cramps

• D) Bruising only

A) any skin tear where blood escapes

If a burn is caused by a chemical, the first action is:

• A) Scrape the chemical off

• B) Rinse with lots of water

• C) Bandage it tightly

• D) Apply ointment immediately

B) Rinse with lots of water

One risk factor for osteoporosis:

• A) Heavy weight lifting

• B) Smoking

• C) High protein diet

• D) Good hydration

B) Smoking

Which splint uses another body part for support?

• A) Rigid splint

• B) Soft splint

• C) Anatomical splint

• D) Air splint

C) Anatomical splint

Which bone is located in the lower leg?

• A) Femur

• B) Fibula

• C) Ulna

• D) Humerus

B) Fibula

Which structure connects muscles to bones?

• A) Ligaments

• B) Tendons

• C) Cartilage

• D) Bone marrow

B) Tendons

An occlusive dressing allows oxygen into the wound. (T/F)

False it blocks air from reaching wound

Muscles connect to bones via ligaments. (T/F)

False, they connect via tendons.