CPR AND FIRST AID EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Layers of skin - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
Epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Outermost layer of skin that helps avoid infection
Dermis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Inner layer of skin layer that contains the nerves hair roots, sweat/oil
glands and blood vessels
hypodermis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅located under the epidermis and dermis contains fat, blood vessels
and connective tissues (insulates, helps maintain body temperature and stores energy
4 types of open wounds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Abrasion, laceration, avulsion, puncture
abrasion - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅when something rubs roughly against the skin
Lacerations - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.
Avulsion - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A portion of the skin and occasionally the underlying tissue is partially
or completely torn away.
puncture - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When an object pierces the skin.
How do you take care of a minor wound? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Avoid body fluid contamination, wash
the wound with soap and water, place a sterile dressing over the wound, use direct pressure to control
the bleeding, if necessary, apply antibiotic ointment, (if possible), apply a sterile dressing and compress,
and wash hands before and after providing wound care.
Closed wound - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Caused by a direct force injury. Blood and Fluid seep into the
damaged tissue (pain, swelling and discoloration and sometimes loss of motion occurs).
, Signs and symptoms of internal bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Tender-Swollen-Bruised or Rigid areas
(usually abdominal region), Rapid-Weak Pulse, Moist-Pale or Ashen Skin, Vomiting or Coughing Up
Blood, Excess Thirst, Extremity if injured is blue or pale, and Altered mental state - Confusion-Drowsy-
Faint or LOC.
How do you care for an embedded object? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Do not remove the object, Use
bulky dressings to stabilize object, Control bleeding with bandages & dressings, Monitor the person for
signs & symptoms of SHOCK, and a. Wash hands before and after providing care.
What is volume and describe how it related to life-threatening bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The
amount of blood present; If the amount of blood present is equal to about half of what a soda can
contains. 6oz is all it takes for blood loss to become deadly
What is flow and describe how it is related to life-threatening bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The
movement of blood; Blood that is flowing continuously or spurting is life-threatening
Gauze dressing - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Apad placed directly on a wound to absorb blood and other
fluids.
Hemostatic agent - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A sponge or powder type substance that speeds the clotting
process.
What are rules to follow with bandaging? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Check sensation and capillary refill
before and after application, Secure the ends of the bandage, do not cover fingers or toes unless
necessary, try to wrap from bottom to top or towards the heart, and If blood soaks through remove the
bandage and leave only the single dressing on the wound & apply direct manual pressure
tourniquet - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Tight band placed around an extremity to constrict or to stop blood
flow
How do you place on a tourniquet? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Place the tourniquet around 2-3 inches
above the wound (between the wound & heart)
ANSWERS
Layers of skin - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
Epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Outermost layer of skin that helps avoid infection
Dermis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Inner layer of skin layer that contains the nerves hair roots, sweat/oil
glands and blood vessels
hypodermis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅located under the epidermis and dermis contains fat, blood vessels
and connective tissues (insulates, helps maintain body temperature and stores energy
4 types of open wounds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Abrasion, laceration, avulsion, puncture
abrasion - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅when something rubs roughly against the skin
Lacerations - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.
Avulsion - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A portion of the skin and occasionally the underlying tissue is partially
or completely torn away.
puncture - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When an object pierces the skin.
How do you take care of a minor wound? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Avoid body fluid contamination, wash
the wound with soap and water, place a sterile dressing over the wound, use direct pressure to control
the bleeding, if necessary, apply antibiotic ointment, (if possible), apply a sterile dressing and compress,
and wash hands before and after providing wound care.
Closed wound - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Caused by a direct force injury. Blood and Fluid seep into the
damaged tissue (pain, swelling and discoloration and sometimes loss of motion occurs).
, Signs and symptoms of internal bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Tender-Swollen-Bruised or Rigid areas
(usually abdominal region), Rapid-Weak Pulse, Moist-Pale or Ashen Skin, Vomiting or Coughing Up
Blood, Excess Thirst, Extremity if injured is blue or pale, and Altered mental state - Confusion-Drowsy-
Faint or LOC.
How do you care for an embedded object? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Do not remove the object, Use
bulky dressings to stabilize object, Control bleeding with bandages & dressings, Monitor the person for
signs & symptoms of SHOCK, and a. Wash hands before and after providing care.
What is volume and describe how it related to life-threatening bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The
amount of blood present; If the amount of blood present is equal to about half of what a soda can
contains. 6oz is all it takes for blood loss to become deadly
What is flow and describe how it is related to life-threatening bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The
movement of blood; Blood that is flowing continuously or spurting is life-threatening
Gauze dressing - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Apad placed directly on a wound to absorb blood and other
fluids.
Hemostatic agent - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A sponge or powder type substance that speeds the clotting
process.
What are rules to follow with bandaging? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Check sensation and capillary refill
before and after application, Secure the ends of the bandage, do not cover fingers or toes unless
necessary, try to wrap from bottom to top or towards the heart, and If blood soaks through remove the
bandage and leave only the single dressing on the wound & apply direct manual pressure
tourniquet - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Tight band placed around an extremity to constrict or to stop blood
flow
How do you place on a tourniquet? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Place the tourniquet around 2-3 inches
above the wound (between the wound & heart)
