Question

In an emergency, you should first

a
call 911 or your local emergency number.
b
care for the victim.
c
check the scene to make sure it is safe
d
check the victim.
Question 2 (1 point)
According to Good Samaritan laws, rescuers

a
must always wear sterile gloves
b
must call 911 before giving emergency care
c
cannot be sued for giving emergency care
d
should get the victim’s permission before giving aid
Question 3 (1 point)
Which is NOT a universal precaution followed by health care workers?

a
Wrapping awound withsterilegauze
b
Washing hands immediately after giving first aid
c
Wearing sterile gloves
d
Using a mouthpiece during rescue breathing
Question 4 (1 point)
To stop a wound from bleeding, you should

a
wash the wound thoroughly
b
remove gauze pads that have been soaked with blood.
c
raise the wounded body part above the level of the heart
d
check the wound frequently to see if it has stopped bleeding.
Question 5 (1 point)
First aid for burns includes

a
covering the burned area with a wet cloth
b
applying steady pressure to the burned area
c
cooling the burn with ice
d
removing all burned clothing
Question 6 (5 points)
Match each term with the best definition

Column A
1.
Laceration:
Laceration
2.
3rd degree burn:
3rd degree burn
3.
avulsion:
avulsion
4.
Abrasion:
Abrasion
5.
1st degree burn:
1st degree burn
Column B
a. wound with skin or tissue partly or completely torn awayfrom thebody
b. burn that involves all layers of skin and possibly underlying tissue
c. cut caused by a sharp object slicing through layers of skin
d. burn that involves only the outer layer of skin
e. also known as a scrape

Answers

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Here are the answers to your questions based on first aid principles:

**Question 1: In an emergency, you should first**
- **c** check the scene to make sure it is safe

**Question 2: According to Good Samaritan laws, rescuers**
- **c** cannot be sued for giving emergency care

**Question 3: Which is NOT a universal precaution followed by health care workers?**
- **a** Wrapping a wound with sterile gauze

**Question 4: To stop a wound from bleeding, you should**
- **c** raise the wounded body part above the level of the heart

**Question 5: First aid for burns includes**
- **a** covering the burned area with a wet cloth

**Question 6: Match each term with the best definition**

1. **Laceration:** **c** cut caused by a sharp object slicing through layers of skin
2. **3rd degree burn:** **b** burn that involves all layers of skin and possibly underlying tissue
3. **avulsion:** **a** wound with skin or tissue partly or completely torn away from the body
4. **Abrasion:** **e** also known as a scrape
5. **1st degree burn:** **d** burn that involves only the outer layer of skin

Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further assistance!

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