10 First aid
After a crash, check the scene is safe, then the casualty: consciousness, breathing, visible bleeding. Don't move them unless necessary; apply a pressure dressing to serious bleeding; calling emergency services is always the first step.
1
In case of head injury, when providing assistance to the victim, it is necessary to:
- A Lay him down by raising his/her legs.
- B Lay him down by raising his/her head and waist to ensure a half- lying position.
- C Lay him/her in a horizontal position.
2
In case of bleeding from the nose, when providing assistance to the victim, it is necessary to:
- A Take the victim's head back.
- B Throw the victim's head down and press the upper part of the nose.
- C Put a cotton swab in the victim's nose.
- D Allow it to bleed and stop on its own.
3
How should the victim be treated during a seizure?
- A Hold the victim down, trying to relieve convulsions.
- B Try to open the mouth and, holding the tongue, place an object between the teeth.
- C Try to clear the airway by lifting the victim's head.
- D Not to touch the victim, wait until the convulsions stop.
4
Which of the following victims of a car accident will you help first?
- A Frightened pregnant woman
- B The child with scratches.
- C The man with a broken arm.
- D The unconscious man.
5
While driving, the driver suddenly begins to complain of severe chest pain and difficulty breathing. What should be done?
- A Suggest that he /she go to the nearest hospital.
- B Give him /her two valerian tablets and a glass of water.
- C Offer to stop the vehicle immediately and sound the emergency alarm.
- D Advise him /her to walk and get some fresh air.
6
What should you do to help in case of burns?
- A Leave the burned area open.
- B Open up the blisters with the liquid, then bandage them tightly.
- C Lubricate the burn area with vegetable oil.
- D Cool the burn area with water, then cover it with a sterile dressing or a clean cloth
7
After being involved in an accident, the pedestrian broke his arm. There is a wound on his forearm (about 5 cm), from which dark- colored blood is flowing continuously. What should be done to stop the bleeding?
- A Flush the wound with water.
- B Raise the wounded person's arm and apply a tight dressing.
- C Lubricate the wound with an alcoholic solution of iodine.
8
The driver had been squatting for a long time, replacing a car wheel. Abruptly standing up, he grabs his head and falls unconscious. What should be done?
- A Try to sit him up.
- B Lift his legs.
- C Splash his face with cold water.
- D Slap in the face.
9
You see a man lying on the ground and notice blood and bone sticking out of his shin. What is the first thing to do?
- A Call an ambulance.
- B Check if the victim is conscious and breathing.
- C Immobilize the leg.
10
In treating closed soft-tissue injuries of the extremities, the first thing to do is to:
- A Apply a warm lotion to the wound.
- B Apply a cold dressing to the wound and elevate it.
- C Apply a cold dressing to the wound and hold the limb below the level of the heart.
- D Apply an alcohol dressing to the wound.
11
What should be done if it is impossible to ensure safety at the scene?
- A Use caution to help everyone who is injured.
- B Help the injured person who is closest to you.
- C Do not approach, immediately report what has happened and do not allow unauthorized persons to approach the place of the incident.
- D Do not approach the place of the accident, ask other persons to help the injured person.
12
When treating an injured person with an open fracture of a limb, it is necessary to:
- A Immediately raise the injured limb of the injured person.
- B Cover the wound with a sterile cloth and immobilize the injured limb.
- C Apply pressure to stop bleeding.
- D Apply a cold lotion to the wound.
13
In the case of chest trauma, it is necessary to:
- A Place the victim in a horizontal position.
- B Sit up, supporting him/her on the injured side.
- C Sit up with support on the healthy side.
14
If the unconscious victim is breathing, it is necessary to:
- A Lay him / her on his back.
- B Open his mouth and extend his tongue.
- C Turn on your side and raise yourhead.
15
In the event of a traffic accident, the first thing to do is to:
- A Place the victim in a comfortable position.
- B Examine the scene, making sure it is safe.
- C Check if the victim is bleeding heavily.
- D Carry the victim out of the vehicle.
16
When internal organs fall out due to abdominal trauma, it is necessary:
- A Rinse and try to put them back in carefully.
- B Cover the prolapsed organs with a clean, damp cloth and plastic wrap.
- C Cut the prolapsed organs and bandage the wound.
- D Do not touch, and in this condition transport the victim to the hospital.
17
In case of heavy bleeding it is necessary:
- A Bandage the wound.
- B Apply a tight dressing by pressing on the arterial squeeze point.
- C Sprinkle ashes over the wound.
18
If there is a foreign object in the wound of the injured person, it is necessary to help:
- A Remove a foreign object from the wound.
- B Do not interfere with bleeding.
- C Fix the foreign object in a stationary position.
- D Treat the wound area with alcohol.
19
The pulse rate of an adult at rest is:
- A 40-60 beats per minute.
- B 60-80 beats per minute.
- C 80-100 beats per minute.
20
The victim of an accident should be removed from the vehicle if:
- A The victim has serious injuries.
- B The scene is unsafe, e.g. an explosion is possible.
- C An electrical wire has fallen on the vehicle.