HLTH 320 (Emergency Medicine) Final Exam Q&A Athabasca University.
Your next-door neighbor cuts one of his fingers off while working in his
woodshop in his garage. Briefly describe the proper care for his finger and
include at least one thing that could be done to "treat him for shock"
✔✔Wrap the finger in moist gauze, and put it in a waterproof bag. Put
finger ON ice not buried in it.
Lay him down to help him with shock.
True or False. An impaled object should be immediately removed to
minimize damage to body tissue. Defend.
✔✔False. The object might be stopping bleeding or holding together other
things and should only be taken out in a controlled setting.
Provide at least 4 signs/symptoms typical of a wound infection.
✔✔Redness
Swelling
Warm
Fever
Pus
During lab, a student spills a large amount of liquid chemical down his
front. Proper first aid care for this incident includes which of the following?
✔✔Removal fo the student's clothing.
Important considerations when responding to an electrical bur include.
✔✔Seeking immediate medical attention