1. Rapid blood loss of ____ quart(s) or more in an adultcan lead to shock and death.

A)1 B) 2

C) 3 D) 4

2. In ____ bleeding, blood spurts up to several feet from thewound.

A) arterial B) venous

C) capillary D) none of the above

3. Which is the most serious type of bleeding?

A) arterial B) venous

C) capillary D) none of the above

4. Blood from ____ flows steadily or gushes.

A)arteries B) veins

C) capillaries D) none of the above

5. What type of bleeding is the most common, is usuallynot serious, and is easily controlled?

A) arterial B) venous

C) capillary D) none of the above

6. Clotting time is ____ when the victim is taking aspirinor is anemic.

A) longer B) shorter

C) about the same as healthy individuals D) none of the above

7. The first method used to control external bleedingshould be:

A) direct pressure B) elevation

C) pressure point D) tourniquet

8. If a dressing becomes blood-soaked, what should bedone?

A) replace the old dressing with a new one

B) apply another dressing on top of the old one

C) apply a pressure bandage over the dressing

D) apply greater pressure to the wound

9. A pressure point exists where:

A) an artery lies close to the skin's surface

B) a vein lies close to the skin's surface

C) an artery lies close to the heart

D) blood pressure can be taken

10. Tourniquets are rarely used because:

A) they are rarely needed

B) they can damage nerves and blood vessels

C) they may cause the loss of an arm or leg

D) all of the above

11. Which wound results in skin cut with jagged, irregularedges?

A) amputation B) incision

C) laceration D) abrasion

12. Which wound is usually deep and narrow, with a highrisk of infection?

A) amputation B) incision

C) laceration D) puncture

13. Which wound usually involves ears, fingers, and hands,and results in tearing of a flap of skin?

A) amputation B) incision

C) laceration D) avulsion

14. For a shallow wound, wash inside it with:

A) water B) soap and water

C) hydrogen peroxide D) rubbing alcohol

15. How should animal bites, dirty wounds, and puncture woundsbe cleaned?

A) using soap and water

B) using hydrogen peroxide

C) using a full-strength iodine preparation

D) they should only be cleaned by emergency departmentpersonnel

16. Which of the following are true statements?

A) soaking wounds is an effective method of cleaning out thewound

B) wounds that may scar should always be closed with tape or abutterfly bandage

C) applying antibiotic ointment reduces the risk ofinfection

D) a first aider can effectively clean a large wound

17. Which statement is TRUE concerning dressings for openwounds?

A) if the dressing becomes stuck to the wound, leave it on aslong as the wound is healing

B) if the dressing becomes stuck to the wound and it must beremoved, soak it in warm water first

C) a wet dressing may promote infection

D) all of the above

18. What are the signs and symptoms of an infected wound?

A) throbbing pain B) pusdischarge

C) fever D) all of the above

19. Where is the tetanu*s bacteria commonly found?

A) soil B) street dust

C) pet feces D) all of the above

20. A victim with a dirty wound who has not had a tetanu*sbooster for over ____ years should receive a booster.

A)2 B) 5

C) 10 D) 15

21. Tetanu*s shots must be given within ____ hours of theinjury to be effective.

A)2 B) 6

C) 24 D) 72

22. What type of amputation occurs when an extremity separatesby being crushed or mashed off?

A) crushing B) guillotine

C) degloving D) none of the above

23. Which type of amputation has the poorest chance ofreattachment?

A) crushing B) guillotine

C) degloving D) none of the above

24. The clean amputated part should be wrapped in:

A) a wet, sterile dressing B) a dry, sterile dressing

C) fresh newspaper D) paper towels

25. The bag/container with the wrapped amputated part shouldbe:

A) placed on a bed of ice

B) buried in a container of ice

C) placed in a container of ice water

D) surrounded by hot packs

26. The only time an impaled object can safely be removedis:

A) when it is stuck in the chest

B) when it is stuck in the cheek

C) when it is stuck in the back

D) impaled objects cannot be safely removed

27. Stitches should be made by a physician within ____ to ____hours of the injury.

A) 1 to 2 B) 6to 8

C) 8 to 10 D) 12 to 24

28. Which of the following wounds usually require stitches?

A) if the skin's cut edges tend to fall together

B) if the cut is more than 1 inch long and is deep

C) if the cut is less than one inch long and not deep

D) all of the above require stitches

29. Which of the following would be placed directly over an openwound?

A) gauze pads B) roller bandage

C) elastic bandage D) triangularbandage

30. Which type of dressing is used for small cuts and abrasions,and are a combination of both a sterile dressing and a bandage?

A) gauze pads B) adhesive strips

C) trauma dressings D) A and B

31. Clotting time is ________ when the victim is taking aspirinor is anemic.

A) longer

B) shorter

C) about the same as in healthy individuals

D) None of these answers is correct.

32. The best way to flush a wound is by:

A) letting water from a faucet rapidly pour into thewound.

B) pouring water into the wound from a container.

C) squirting water into the wound with a bulb syringe.

D) soaking the wound in a container of water.

33.An example of an improvised dressing is:

A) a handkerchief.

B) a towel.

C) a cloth.

D) All of these answers are correct.

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