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How to treat cuts and blisters - Exam
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  • 1. What is the first step in treating a minor cut?
A) Apply a bandage immediately.
B) Apply antiseptic cream.
C) Ignore it if it's small.
D) Wash your hands thoroughly.
  • 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) Apply super glue.
C) Leave it open to air.
D) Cover it with a dirty cloth.
  • 5. What type of covering is best for a minor cut?
A) A sterile bandage.
B) Tape only.
C) A dirty cloth.
D) Nothing at all.
  • 6. How often should you change the bandage?
A) Only when it falls off.
B) Daily or when it gets dirty or wet.
C) Never, unless it gets infected.
D) Every week.
  • 7. What are signs of infection in a cut?
A) Increased pain, redness, swelling, pus.
B) A slight tickling sensation.
C) Itching, dryness, paleness.
D) No pain, no swelling, no redness.
  • 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 itches for more than 10 minutes.
D) If it's on your arm.
  • 10. What is the primary cause of blisters?
A) Allergies.
B) Infection.
C) Friction.
D) Sunburn.
  • 11. What is the best way to prevent blisters on your feet?
A) Wear shoes that are too tight.
B) Wear sandals all the time.
C) Wear properly fitting shoes and moisture-wicking socks.
D) Go barefoot.
  • 12. What is the general recommendation for dealing with small, unbroken blisters?
A) Soak them in bleach.
B) Cover them with super glue.
C) Pop them immediately.
D) Leave them alone.
  • 13. What should you do if a blister is painful and interferes with walking?
A) Ignore it and push through the pain.
B) Consider draining it carefully.
C) Rub it with sandpaper.
D) Amputate your foot.
  • 14. If you choose to drain a blister, what's the first step?
A) Squeeze it until it pops.
B) Wash your hands and the blister with soap and water.
C) Bite it open.
D) Use a dirty needle.
  • 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) Puncture it multiple times.
D) Use a rusty nail.
  • 16. After draining a blister, what should you do next?
A) Leave the fluid inside.
B) Squeeze it hard to get all the fluid out.
C) Gently press out the fluid.
D) Suck out the fluid.
  • 17. After draining the fluid, what should you apply to the blister?
A) Lemon juice.
B) Nothing.
C) Antibiotic ointment.
D) Vinegar.
  • 18. What should you cover a drained blister with?
A) Tape only.
B) Nothing.
C) A dirty sock.
D) A sterile bandage or blister pad.
  • 19. What type of socks are best for preventing blisters?
A) Moisture-wicking socks.
B) Cotton socks.
C) Plastic socks.
D) Wool socks (always).
  • 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) Paper towels.
B) Moleskin or blister pads.
C) Duct tape.
D) Aluminum foil.
  • 22. Where should you apply padding to prevent blisters?
A) Directly on the skin where friction occurs.
B) On the inside of your shoe.
C) Nowhere, padding is useless.
D) On your forehead.
  • 23. What can you use to sterilize a needle before draining a blister?
A) Mouthwash.
B) Water.
C) Lemon juice.
D) Rubbing alcohol.
  • 24. Why is it important to avoid popping blisters if possible?
A) To make them bigger.
B) Because it looks bad.
C) To prevent infection.
D) Because it makes them itchy.
  • 25. What is a common sign of a cut that requires immediate medical attention?
A) No pain.
B) Mild itching.
C) Slight redness.
D) Uncontrolled bleeding.
  • 26. What should you do if a cut contains embedded debris that you can't remove?
A) Ignore it.
B) Dig it out with a knife.
C) Seek medical attention.
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) 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) 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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