How to treat cuts and blisters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. How often should you change the bandage?

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

7. What are signs of infection in a cut?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the primary cause of blisters?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18. What should you cover a drained blister with?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. Where should you apply padding to prevent blisters?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) Remove, Irrigate, Contain, Erase.
B) Run, Investigate, Clean, Expose.
C) Rehabilitate, Inoculate, Cut, Explore.
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) Ointment just makes it look prettier.
B) It doesn't matter.
C) Dry wounds heal faster.
D) Moist wounds heal faster.

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