How to treat cuts and blisters

How to treat cuts and blisters - Exam

1. What is the first step in treating a minor cut?

A) Ignore it if it's small.
B) Apply antiseptic cream.
C) Wash your hands thoroughly.
D) Apply a bandage immediately.

2. After washing your hands, what should you do to the cut?

A) Apply iodine.
B) Clean the wound with mild soap and water.
C) Use hydrogen peroxide.
D) Scrub it vigorously with alcohol.

3. What should you do if the cut is bleeding?

A) Apply a tourniquet immediately.
B) Elevate the limb and ignore it.
C) Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth.
D) Let it bleed freely to clean it.

4. After cleaning and stopping any bleeding, what's the next step?

A) Cover it with a dirty cloth.
B) Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment.
C) Apply super glue.
D) Leave it open to air.

5. What type of covering is best for a minor cut?

A) A dirty cloth.
B) Tape only.
C) A sterile bandage.
D) Nothing at all.

6. How often should you change the bandage?

A) Daily or when it gets dirty or wet.
B) Every week.
C) Never, unless it gets infected.
D) Only when it falls off.

7. What are signs of infection in a cut?

A) Increased pain, redness, swelling, pus.
B) Itching, dryness, paleness.
C) No pain, no swelling, no redness.
D) A slight tickling sensation.

8. If a cut shows signs of infection, what should you do?

A) Apply more antibiotic ointment.
B) Ignore it and hope it goes away.
C) See a doctor.
D) Burn it with a match to kill the germs.

9. When should you seek professional medical attention for a cut?

A) If it's on your arm.
B) If it's smaller than a dime.
C) If it itches for more than 10 minutes.
D) If it's deep, bleeds heavily, or shows signs of infection.

10. What is the primary cause of blisters?

A) Allergies.
B) Friction.
C) Infection.
D) Sunburn.

11. What is the best way to prevent blisters on your feet?

A) Wear sandals all the time.
B) Wear properly fitting shoes and moisture-wicking socks.
C) Wear shoes that are too tight.
D) Go barefoot.

12. What is the general recommendation for dealing with small, unbroken blisters?

A) Soak them in bleach.
B) Leave them alone.
C) Cover them with super glue.
D) Pop them immediately.

13. What should you do if a blister is painful and interferes with walking?

A) Consider draining it carefully.
B) Ignore it and push through the pain.
C) Rub it with sandpaper.
D) Amputate your foot.

14. If you choose to drain a blister, what's the first step?

A) Bite it open.
B) Use a dirty needle.
C) Wash your hands and the blister with soap and water.
D) Squeeze it until it pops.

15. What is the proper way to drain a blister?

A) Puncture it multiple times.
B) Sterilize a needle and puncture the edge of the blister.
C) Use a rusty nail.
D) Make a large cut across it.

16. After draining a blister, what should you do next?

A) Suck out the fluid.
B) Leave the fluid inside.
C) Gently press out the fluid.
D) Squeeze it hard to get all the fluid out.

17. After draining the fluid, what should you apply to the blister?

A) Antibiotic ointment.
B) Nothing.
C) Lemon juice.
D) Vinegar.

18. What should you cover a drained blister with?

A) Tape only.
B) Nothing.
C) A sterile bandage or blister pad.
D) A dirty sock.

19. What type of socks are best for preventing blisters?

A) Cotton socks.
B) Moisture-wicking socks.
C) Wool socks (always).
D) Plastic socks.

20. If you feel a hot spot developing while hiking, what should you do?

A) Ignore it and keep hiking.
B) Rub dirt on it.
C) Pour water on it.
D) Stop and address it immediately with padding.

21. What type of padding is best for preventing blisters?

A) Duct tape.
B) Moleskin or blister pads.
C) Aluminum foil.
D) Paper towels.

22. Where should you apply padding to prevent blisters?

A) Directly on the skin where friction occurs.
B) Nowhere, padding is useless.
C) On your forehead.
D) On the inside of your shoe.

23. What can you use to sterilize a needle before draining a blister?

A) Rubbing alcohol.
B) Mouthwash.
C) Lemon juice.
D) Water.

24. Why is it important to avoid popping blisters if possible?

A) To make them bigger.
B) Because it makes them itchy.
C) Because it looks bad.
D) To prevent infection.

25. What is a common sign of a cut that requires immediate medical attention?

A) Slight redness.
B) No pain.
C) Mild itching.
D) Uncontrolled bleeding.

26. What should you do if a cut contains embedded debris that you can't remove?

A) Dig it out with a knife.
B) Ignore it.
C) Cover it with glue.
D) Seek medical attention.

27. What does the acronym RICE stand for in relation to injury treatment (though more applicable to sprains, the 'C' relates to wound care)?

A) Rehabilitate, Inoculate, Cut, Explore.
B) Remove, Irrigate, Contain, Erase.
C) Run, Investigate, Clean, Expose.
D) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

28. Why is it important to keep a cut moist with ointment instead of allowing it to dry out?

A) Moist wounds heal faster.
B) It doesn't matter.
C) Dry wounds heal faster.
D) Ointment just makes it look prettier.

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