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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. How often should you change the bandage?

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

7. What are signs of infection in a cut?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the primary cause of blisters?

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

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

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

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) Ignore it and push through the pain.
C) Consider draining it carefully.
D) Rub it with sandpaper.

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

A) Bite it open.
B) Wash your hands and the blister with soap and water.
C) Use a dirty needle.
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) Use a rusty nail.
C) Make a large cut across it.
D) Puncture it multiple times.

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

A) Leave the fluid inside.
B) Suck out the fluid.
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) Lemon juice.
C) Vinegar.
D) Nothing.

18. What should you cover a drained blister with?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. Where should you apply padding to prevent blisters?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Cover it with glue.
B) Dig it out with a knife.
C) Ignore it.
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) Run, Investigate, Clean, Expose.
B) Remove, Irrigate, Contain, Erase.
C) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
D) Rehabilitate, Inoculate, Cut, Explore.

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

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

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