How to treat cuts and blisters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. How often should you change the bandage?

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

7. What are signs of infection in a cut?

A) No pain, no swelling, no redness.
B) Itching, dryness, paleness.
C) A slight tickling sensation.
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) Apply more antibiotic ointment.
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 itches for more than 10 minutes.
C) If it's smaller than a dime.
D) If it's deep, bleeds heavily, or shows signs of infection.

10. What is the primary cause of blisters?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18. What should you cover a drained blister with?

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

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

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

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

22. Where should you apply padding to prevent blisters?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) Rehabilitate, Inoculate, Cut, Explore.
C) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
D) Run, Investigate, Clean, Expose.

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

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