Deck 56: First Aid for Accidents and Injuries

Question 1

With all human bites,a tetanus injection must be administered to patients if they have not received one within ___ years.

A) five
B) seven
C) 12
D) 15

Answer 1

five

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a moderate burn?

A) third-degree burn covering less than 2 percent of BSA
B) third-degree burn covering more than 10 percent of BSA
C) second-degree burn covering 20 percent of an adult's body
D) second-degree burn covering 5 percent of a child's body

Answer 2

second-degree burn covering 20 percent of an adult's body

Question 3

If a foreign body is lodged under the upper eyelid,it may be possible for a medical assistant to remove it by:

A) using forceps
B) pulling the upper lid down over the lower lid
C) rubbing the eye with a cotton ball moistened with alcohol
D) irrigating the eye with a witch hazel solution

Answer 3

pulling the upper lid down over the lower lid

Question 4

A(n)___ burn is caused by contact with,ingestion,inhalation,or injection of acids or alkalines.

A) solar
B) thermal
C) electrical
D) chemical

Question 5

A wound on the palm or back of the hand should be protected with a dressing and a ____ bandage.

A) spiral
B) figure-eight
C) tube gauze
D) cravat

Question 6

Splinters can generally be removed with _____ and splinter forceps.

A) an alcohol swab
B) tweezers
C) a tongue depressor
D) a sterile needle

Question 7

When a provider recommends moist heat,the standard instruction is:

A) on for 10 minutes and off for 20 minutes
B) on for 20 minutes and off for 10 minutes
C) on for 10 minutes and off for 10 minutes
D) on for 20 minutes and off for 20 minutes

Question 8

An injury on the arms or legs will require the dressing to be held in place with a ____ bandage.

A) figure-eight
B) tube gauze
C) cravat
D) spiral

Question 9

The only first aid measure for a dislocation is to ____ the affected area and get to a medical office or hospital.

A) ice
B) immobilize
C) elevate
D) apply heat to

Question 10

Water should not be used to try to remove a ____ that becomes lodged in a person's ear.

A) pebble
B) marble
C) pea
D) small piece of plastic

Question 11

Ferning markings on a patient's body are characteristic of burns caused by:

A) lightning
B) too much exposure to the sun
C) heated metal
D) an acidic chemical

Question 12

If a patient sprains an ankle,ice should be applied for the first _____ hours,or until the swelling is reduced.

A) 5-10
B) 12-24
C) 24-48
D) 48-72

Question 13

A sprained ankle should be:

A) elevated for two to three days
B) elevated for five to seven days
C) kept at a position lower than the heart for two to three days
D) kept at a position lower than the heart for five to seven days

Question 14

Animal bites are considered dangerous because of the possibility of infection or the transmission of:

A) HIV
B) Lyme disease
C) rabies
D) hepatitis

Question 15

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Fragments or portions of the bone pressed down into the skull;can be into the brain and surrounding tissue

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles
K)​Potts

Question 16

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Bone partially bent and partially broken;often occurs in children

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles
K)​Potts

Question 17

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Open wound over the ends of the fractured bones;often an end of the bone is visible

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles
K)​Potts

Question 18

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Skin intact over the fracture;the bone is completely broken into two or more pieces

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles
K)​Potts

Question 19

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Crushing or splintering of the bone

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles
K)​Potts

Question 20

When a wound has been bleeding severely,a _____ should be applied securely and the patient taken for emergency medical care immediately.

A) tourniquet
B) moist sponge
C) pressure bandage
D) clamp

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
Common after engaging in any strenuous activity that one is not accustomed to doing

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 22

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
​Fracture of the lower part of the fibula with serious injury of the lower tibial articulation,usually a chipping off of a portion of the medial malleolus or rupture of the medial ligament

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles
K)​Potts

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
First-degree burn

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
Wound made with a pointed object,such as an ice pick,knife,or nail

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 25

Match each term with its definition.
Wound caused by a sharp object that leaves a clean cut

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Tearing of body tissue

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Substance or object that becomes lodged in any part of the human body

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 28

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Fracture of the distal end of the radius bone in the wrist

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles
K)​Potts

Question 29

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Diagonal fracture of a bone

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles
K)​Potts

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
Used to cut off the barb when removing a fishhook embedded in a patient's skin

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 31

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Fracture crosses the bone at a 90-degree angle to the bone's axis

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles
K)​Potts

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
Accomplished with an ACE wrap or ankle brace

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Second-degree burn

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Usually the result of overuse or trauma from twisting the joint

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 35

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
One bone fragment is wedged into another bone fragment

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles
K)​Potts

Question 36

Match each term with its definition.
Scrape of the epidermis with dots of blood and the possible presence of foreign material,such as dirt or gravel

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
Used to remove objects children put in their noses

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
Third- or fourth-degree burn

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 39

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Fracture twists around a long bone

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles
K)​Potts

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
Used to hold a dressing in place on the forehead,eyes,or ears

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 41

​Match the type of burn with its cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​From downed high-voltage power lines

A)​thermal
B)​chemical
C)​electrical

Question 42

​When screening patients over the phone,you need specific information before you can determine whether the situation warrants emergency medical care,an office visit,or management at home.Which of the following would be considered vital information to obtain?

A) ​A brief history of the victim's situation.
B) ​The nature of the initial injury or accident;the time the accident occurred or the illness began.
C) ​A description of the victim's current condition.
D) ​All of the above

Question 43

​Match the type of burn with its cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Firecrackers

A)​thermal
B)​chemical
C)​electrical

Question 44

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​An acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals;usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 45

​Match the type of burn with its cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Contact with,ingestion,inhalation,or injection of acids

A)​thermal
B)​chemical
C)​electrical

Question 46

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​An injury to living tissue,especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 47

​Knowing what to do when an accident or injury occurs is very helpful not only in your professional life but also in your personal life.You can respond quickly and efficiently to sudden incidents without becoming overly anxious or upset when you have a basic understanding of _____________.

A) ​emergency medical services (EMS)
B) ​first aid
C) ​triage
D) a first responder

Question 48

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Characterized by heat;heat activated;a type of burn caused by residential fires;automobile accidents;playing with matches;accidents with gasoline,space heaters,or firecrackers;scalding water from the stove or tub;and coming in contact with curling irons,stoves,or clothing irons

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 49

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​A condition in which the pulse becomes rapid and weak,the blood pressure drops,and the patient is pale and clammy

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 50

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​On the surface

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 51

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​A simple or compound substance used in chemical processes;a type of burn from contact with,ingestion,inhalation,or injection of acids or alkalines

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 52

Match each term with its definition.
Wound in which the skin is torn off and there is profuse bleeding

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 53

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Resistance of one surface to the motion of another surface rubbing over it

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 54

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​A severe and rapid multisystem allergic reaction

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 55

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Melted

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 56

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​To keep out of action or circulation;stationary

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 57

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Abbreviation for rest,ice,compression,elevation,referring to the treatment for sprains and strains

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 58

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​A type of burn that occurs after contact with faulty electrical wiring,a child chewing on an electrical cord,or from downed high-voltage power lines

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 59

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​A thin sharp piece of wood

A)​anaphylactic
B)​chemical
C)​electrical
D)​friction
E)​immobilize
F)​molten
G)​rabies
H)​RICE
I)​shock
J)​splinter
K)​superficial
L)​thermal
M)​wound

Question 60

​Match the type of burn with its cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Accidents with gasoline or space heaters

A)​thermal
B)​chemical
C)​electrical

Question 61

​Match the classification of burn to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Also called a partial-thickness burn

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree

Question 62

​The treatment of burns depends on the classification of the burn,although the first priority is to stop the burning process.Match the classification or type of burn to the treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The only first aid that is appropriate is to cover the burned area with sterile dressings and treat the patient for shock

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree
D)​chemical burn

Question 63

​Match the classification of burn to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Also called full-thickness burns​

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree

Question 64

​The treatment of burns depends on the classification of the burn,although the first priority is to stop the burning process.Match the classification or type of burn to the treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Encourage a victim of severe sunburn to soak in a tub of cool water and drink large amounts of fluids

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree
D)​chemical burn

Question 65

​Match the type of burn with its cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Overexposure to the sun

A)​thermal
B)​chemical
C)​electrical

Question 66

​The treatment of burns depends on the classification of the burn,although the first priority is to stop the burning process.Match the classification or type of burn to the treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Treat with cold water and a dressing to protect the area

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree
D)​chemical burn

Question 67

​The treatment of burns depends on the classification of the burn,although the first priority is to stop the burning process.Match the classification or type of burn to the treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Healing can be facilitated if the blisters are opened by the provider under aseptic conditions and the area covered with a sterile dressing

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree
D)​chemical burn

Question 68

​Match the classification of burn to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Involve the epidermis,dermis,and subcutaneous skin layers,including fat and muscle tissue

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree

Question 69

​The treatment of burns depends on the classification of the burn,although the first priority is to stop the burning process.Match the classification or type of burn to the treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Should receive immediate medical treatment

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree
D)​chemical burn

Question 70

​Match the classification of burn to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Involves the epidermis and part of the dermis

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree

Question 71

​Match the type of burn with its cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Coming in contact with curling irons,stoves,or clothing irons

A)​thermal
B)​chemical
C)​electrical

Question 72

​The treatment of burns depends on the classification of the burn,although the first priority is to stop the burning process.Match the classification or type of burn to the treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Following the flooding of water,like all other burns,should be covered with a sterile dressing

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree
D)​chemical burn

Question 73

​The treatment of burns depends on the classification of the burn,although the first priority is to stop the burning process.Match the classification or type of burn to the treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​First aid can include treatment for shock,removal of any jewelry because edema might be severe,providing ample amounts of liquid to drink,and covering the burned area with a sterile dressing

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree
D)​chemical burn

Question 74

​Match the classification of burn to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The leakage of plasma and electrolytes from the capillaries damaged by the burn into the surrounding tissues raises the epidermis to form blisters and results in mild to moderate edema and pain

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree

Question 75

​Match the type of burn with its cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​From a lightning strike

A)​thermal
B)​chemical
C)​electrical

Question 76

​Match the classification of burn to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Sunburn or contact with boiling water or steam can cause this type of burn

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree

Question 77

​Match the classification of burn to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​No blisters appear,but white,leathery tissue and thrombosed vessels are visible

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree

Question 78

​Match the classification of burn to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Also called a superficial burn

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree

Question 79

​Match the type of burn with its cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Contact with,ingestion,inhalation,or injection of alkalines

A)​thermal
B)​chemical
C)​electrical

Question 80

​Match the classification of burn to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Involves an injury primarily to the epidermis,resulting in reddening of the skin and moderately severe pain

A)​first-degree
B)​second-degree
C)​third- or fourth-degree