First Aid and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

A patient with a suspected sprained ankle should be treated using which protocol?

Answer: RICE

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard care for sprains and strains.

A patient is showing signs of shock. Which position is generally appropriate if no spinal injury is suspected?

Answer: Supine with legs elevated about 12 inches

Elevating the legs of a supine patient helps return blood to vital organs during shock.

Which of the following is an early sign of hypovolemic shock?

Answer: Rapid, weak pulse and cool, clammy skin

Shock typically produces a rapid, weak pulse with cool, pale, clammy skin.

For a minor first-degree burn, what is the appropriate initial first aid?

Answer: Cool the area with running cool water

Cooling a minor burn under cool running water reduces tissue damage and pain.

A diabetic patient is confused, shaky, and sweating but is conscious and able to swallow. What should be given?

Answer: A fast-acting sugar source such as juice

These are signs of hypoglycemia, treated by giving a conscious patient a fast-acting sugar.

What is the correct way to care for a nosebleed (epistaxis) in a seated patient?

Answer: Lean the head forward and pinch the soft part of the nose

Leaning forward and pinching the soft nostrils prevents blood from being swallowed and controls bleeding.

A patient has a chemical splashed in their eye. What is the immediate first aid?

Answer: Flush the eye continuously with water for at least 15 minutes

Chemical eye exposure requires immediate continuous flushing with water for 15 minutes or more.