CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UNVAILED!
What can a bandage be used for?
Preventing germs from reaching a wound
If someone has been struck by lighting, which of the following injuries might you suspect?
Burns, spinal injuries, entry and exit wounds.
If a patient has a burn that is black and charred with white tissue in the middle this is a:
Full-thickness burn
True or false: when bandaging a patient;s forearm, you should leave the finger of the hand exposed if
possible
True
A patient has dropped a chemical powder on her foot, causing a chemical burn. What should you do
first?
Cool the area with cool running water.
A myocardial contusion is
A bruise on the heart muscle
The area around a recent wound is now red and swollen and feels warm to the touch. This may
indicate
An infection
Which is NOT one of the mechanisms of injury from a blast?
Poisonous fumes released by the blast.
Which of the following situation involving epistaxis (nosebleed) wound indicate obtaining more
advanced medical care?
The epistaxis cannot be controlled within 10 to 15 minutes by pinching the nostrils
Dislocation
The displacement of a bone from its normal position at a joint
Distal circulation
Blood flow below the site of an injury
Extremities
The limbs of the body
, Fracture
A break or disruption in bone tissue
Splint
A device used to immobilize body parts.
Strain
The excessive stretching and tearing of muscles and tendons at a location other than a joint
Traction
A pulling force applied to a body part to care for a specific musculoskeletal injuries
Why is it important to check distal circulation and sensation before and after splinting a suspected
musculoskeletal injury?
To ensure that there is no restriction due to the pressure from the splint.
List five common signs and symptoms o musculoskeletal injuries:
1. Pain 2. Swelling 3. Deformality 4. Discolouration of the skin 5. Inability to use the effected part
normally.
What are the four general care steps for musculoskeletal injuries?
1. Rest 2. Immobilize 3. Cold 4. Elevate
What are the four general types of splints?
1. Soft 2. Rigid 3. Anatomical 4. Traction
Describe the care you would provide for a patient with a broken lower leg.
Secure the injured leg to the uninsured leg using triangular bandages and a rolled blanket between the
legs.
Applying cold to a musculoskeletal injury is helpful because
It eases pain and discomfort
Which is NOT the a purpose of immobilizing an injury?
To prevent further damage or injury
When treating a bent knee with a suspected f
Immobilize it in the position found
Before immobilizing an injured extremity you should always
Control any external bleeding
What is effective for applying an elastic roller bandage to a shoulder or knee?
ANSWERS UNVAILED!
What can a bandage be used for?
Preventing germs from reaching a wound
If someone has been struck by lighting, which of the following injuries might you suspect?
Burns, spinal injuries, entry and exit wounds.
If a patient has a burn that is black and charred with white tissue in the middle this is a:
Full-thickness burn
True or false: when bandaging a patient;s forearm, you should leave the finger of the hand exposed if
possible
True
A patient has dropped a chemical powder on her foot, causing a chemical burn. What should you do
first?
Cool the area with cool running water.
A myocardial contusion is
A bruise on the heart muscle
The area around a recent wound is now red and swollen and feels warm to the touch. This may
indicate
An infection
Which is NOT one of the mechanisms of injury from a blast?
Poisonous fumes released by the blast.
Which of the following situation involving epistaxis (nosebleed) wound indicate obtaining more
advanced medical care?
The epistaxis cannot be controlled within 10 to 15 minutes by pinching the nostrils
Dislocation
The displacement of a bone from its normal position at a joint
Distal circulation
Blood flow below the site of an injury
Extremities
The limbs of the body
, Fracture
A break or disruption in bone tissue
Splint
A device used to immobilize body parts.
Strain
The excessive stretching and tearing of muscles and tendons at a location other than a joint
Traction
A pulling force applied to a body part to care for a specific musculoskeletal injuries
Why is it important to check distal circulation and sensation before and after splinting a suspected
musculoskeletal injury?
To ensure that there is no restriction due to the pressure from the splint.
List five common signs and symptoms o musculoskeletal injuries:
1. Pain 2. Swelling 3. Deformality 4. Discolouration of the skin 5. Inability to use the effected part
normally.
What are the four general care steps for musculoskeletal injuries?
1. Rest 2. Immobilize 3. Cold 4. Elevate
What are the four general types of splints?
1. Soft 2. Rigid 3. Anatomical 4. Traction
Describe the care you would provide for a patient with a broken lower leg.
Secure the injured leg to the uninsured leg using triangular bandages and a rolled blanket between the
legs.
Applying cold to a musculoskeletal injury is helpful because
It eases pain and discomfort
Which is NOT the a purpose of immobilizing an injury?
To prevent further damage or injury
When treating a bent knee with a suspected f
Immobilize it in the position found
Before immobilizing an injured extremity you should always
Control any external bleeding
What is effective for applying an elastic roller bandage to a shoulder or knee?
