First Aid First Aid Bleeding, Wounds, and Shock Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When applying a tourniquet for severe limb bleeding, where should it be placed?
- Directly over the wound
- 2–3 inches above the wound toward the heart (Correct answer)
- At the joint nearest the wound
- Below the wound on the distal side
Correct answer: 2–3 inches above the wound toward the heart
A tourniquet must be placed 2–3 inches above (proximal to) the wound to occlude blood flow before it reaches the injury site.
Question 2: Which type of wound is most prone to tetanus infection?
- Clean surgical incision
- Shallow paper cut
- Deep puncture wound contaminated with soil (Correct answer)
- Minor abrasion
Correct answer: Deep puncture wound contaminated with soil
Deep puncture wounds, especially those contaminated with soil or debris, create the anaerobic environment in which Clostridium tetani thrives.
Question 3: A victim in shock should be positioned in which way, assuming no spinal injury?
- Sitting upright at 90 degrees
- Lying flat with legs elevated about 12 inches (Correct answer)
- On their side in the recovery position
- Prone (face down)
Correct answer: Lying flat with legs elevated about 12 inches
Elevating the legs approximately 12 inches while the victim lies flat helps return blood to vital organs and improve circulation.
Question 4: What does the acronym 'RICE' stand for in wound and injury first aid?
- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (Correct answer)
- Rinse, Inspect, Clean, Elevate
- Reduce, Immobilize, Cool, Examine
- Restrict, Ice, Cover, Evaluate
Correct answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard initial treatment protocol for soft-tissue injuries to reduce swelling and pain.
Question 5: Which sign best distinguishes arterial bleeding from venous bleeding?
- Arterial blood is darker red and flows steadily
- Arterial blood is bright red and spurts with each heartbeat (Correct answer)
- Venous blood spurts forcefully in pulses
- Venous bleeding is always more life-threatening
Correct answer: Arterial blood is bright red and spurts with each heartbeat
Arterial blood is bright red and spurts rhythmically because it is under high pressure from the heart's pumping action.
Question 6: If a wound dressing becomes soaked with blood, what is the correct action?
- Remove the soaked dressing and replace it with a fresh one
- Add more dressings on top without removing the original (Correct answer)
- Apply ice directly to the soaked dressing
- Release pressure for 5 minutes to allow clotting
Correct answer: Add more dressings on top without removing the original
Adding more dressings on top preserves the clot that has begun to form; removing the original dressing can disrupt clotting and worsen bleeding.
First Aid First Aid Bleeding, Wounds, and Shock Questions and Answers 2
When applying a tourniquet for severe limb bleeding, where should it be placed?