HSI YMCA FIRST AID STUDY EXAMS GUIDED ALL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔There are several AED precautions and guidelines. Briefly list and describe the 6
you feel are the most important? - ✔✔-Do not use alcohol to wipe the person's chest
clean: alcohol is flammable
-Use pediatric pads when appropriate, but do not use them on an adult, child older than
8 years, or a person that weighs >55 lbs
-Do not touch the person while the AED is analyzing bc it will disrupt analysis
-Make sure no one is touching the person during/before defibrillation occurs
-Do not use an AED in water or a moving vehicle
-Do not use a mobile phone or radio within 6 feet of the radio bc it will disrupt analysis
✔✔The AED is of combination of _____________________ and
___________________? - ✔✔*Defibrillation* and *CPR*
✔✔Why should you verbally (SPEAK OUT LOUD) repeat the AED? - ✔✔To make sure
no one is touching the person or resuscitation equipment
✔✔What does soft tissue consist of? - ✔✔The layers of skin and the fat and muscle
beneath the skin's outer layer
, ✔✔What are the two types of soft tissue wounds: - ✔✔Closed wounds and open
wounds
✔✔What is a closed wound? - ✔✔internal bleeding or damage to the soft tissue
beneath the skin
✔✔A minor closed wound is called a: - ✔✔bruise
✔✔A major closed wound is called a: - ✔✔contusion
✔✔What is the care for a minor closed wound: - ✔✔apply cold, like an ice pack, and
have the person be comfortable + rest
✔✔What is the care for a major closed wound: - ✔✔call 911
✔✔Name the four types of OPEN WOUNDS and give 3 signals of each: - ✔✔1.
Abrasions:
-rough rubbing against skin
-scrape or road rash
-not much bleeding
2. Lacerations:
-cut in the skin
-blunt force splits skin
-heavy or possibly no bleeding
3. Avulsions:
-soft tissue partially or completely torn away
-not usually bleeding
-body part torn away
4. Punctures
-pointed object pierces the skin
-not usually bleeding
-can cause infection
✔✔What is the care for a MINOR open wound? - ✔✔clean the area with soap and water
✔✔What is the difference in care for a MAJOR open wound? - ✔✔do not wash it, it is
more important to control the bleeding
✔✔Why do you check for feeling, color and warmth after bandaging a wound? - ✔✔to
make sure the bandage isn't too tight
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔There are several AED precautions and guidelines. Briefly list and describe the 6
you feel are the most important? - ✔✔-Do not use alcohol to wipe the person's chest
clean: alcohol is flammable
-Use pediatric pads when appropriate, but do not use them on an adult, child older than
8 years, or a person that weighs >55 lbs
-Do not touch the person while the AED is analyzing bc it will disrupt analysis
-Make sure no one is touching the person during/before defibrillation occurs
-Do not use an AED in water or a moving vehicle
-Do not use a mobile phone or radio within 6 feet of the radio bc it will disrupt analysis
✔✔The AED is of combination of _____________________ and
___________________? - ✔✔*Defibrillation* and *CPR*
✔✔Why should you verbally (SPEAK OUT LOUD) repeat the AED? - ✔✔To make sure
no one is touching the person or resuscitation equipment
✔✔What does soft tissue consist of? - ✔✔The layers of skin and the fat and muscle
beneath the skin's outer layer
, ✔✔What are the two types of soft tissue wounds: - ✔✔Closed wounds and open
wounds
✔✔What is a closed wound? - ✔✔internal bleeding or damage to the soft tissue
beneath the skin
✔✔A minor closed wound is called a: - ✔✔bruise
✔✔A major closed wound is called a: - ✔✔contusion
✔✔What is the care for a minor closed wound: - ✔✔apply cold, like an ice pack, and
have the person be comfortable + rest
✔✔What is the care for a major closed wound: - ✔✔call 911
✔✔Name the four types of OPEN WOUNDS and give 3 signals of each: - ✔✔1.
Abrasions:
-rough rubbing against skin
-scrape or road rash
-not much bleeding
2. Lacerations:
-cut in the skin
-blunt force splits skin
-heavy or possibly no bleeding
3. Avulsions:
-soft tissue partially or completely torn away
-not usually bleeding
-body part torn away
4. Punctures
-pointed object pierces the skin
-not usually bleeding
-can cause infection
✔✔What is the care for a MINOR open wound? - ✔✔clean the area with soap and water
✔✔What is the difference in care for a MAJOR open wound? - ✔✔do not wash it, it is
more important to control the bleeding
✔✔Why do you check for feeling, color and warmth after bandaging a wound? - ✔✔to
make sure the bandage isn't too tight
