QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE GUIDE 2026
◉ An open wound.... Answer: has a break in the skin or mucous
membrane
◉ A closed wound.... Answer: has no break in the skin
(the injury occurs to the underlying tissues)
◉ Providing first aid care for wounds must be directed at.... Answer:
- controlling bleeding
- preventing infections
◉ abrasion. Answer: scrape
◉ incision. Answer: cut by a sharp object
◉ laceration. Answer: tearing by excessive force; has jagged edges
◉ puncture. Answer: caused by a sharp, pointed object
◉ avulsion. Answer: tissue is torn or separated from the body
, ◉ amputation. Answer: body part cut off
◉ arterial blood. Answer: - usually spurts from a wound
- heavy blood loss
- bright red in color
◉ venous blood. Answer: - slower
- dark red
- easier to control
◉ capillary blood. Answer: - oozes from the wound
- clots easily
◉ methods to controlling bleeding. Answer: - direct pressure
- elevation
- pressure bandage
- pressure points
◉ To control bleeding before medical help arrives.... Answer: use a
clean cloth, towel, or even your bare hand