BLEEDING Wounds #6

Question 1

ABRASION

Answer 1

Skin scraped off

Bleeding usually limited

Question 2

INCISION

Answer 2

Cut caused by sharp object like knife,
scissors, razors.

Edges of wound are smooth and
regular

Deep cut can have heavy bleeding,
damage to muscles or nerves

Question 3

LACERATION

Answer 3

Excessive force causing tearing

Wound has jagged, irregular edges

Question 4

PUNCTURE

Answer 4

Cause by sharp object like a pin, nail or pointed
instrument

External bleeding usually minimal but internal
bleeding can occur

Question 5

Different types of bleeding

Answer 5

ARTERIAL blood spurts, is bright red and results in
heavy blood loss

VENOUS blood is slower, steadier, and dark red

CAPILLARY blood oozes

Question 6

Steps to heavy bleeding

Answer 6

Gloves

Use hand over thick gauze to apply pressure for 5-10
minutes

Elevate the injured part above the level of the heart
unless a fracture is suspected

Apply a pressure bandage

Question 7

First Aid for Minor Wounds

Answer 7

Wash hands and put on gloves

Rinse wound under slow running water

Use antiseptic alcohol wipe to disinfect wound

Start at the center and wash in an outward direction

Discard the wipe after each pass

Use sterile gauze to dry the wound by blotting
gently

Apply appropriate size sterile dressing