1. What’s the first thing you should do after putting on surgical, disposable gloves?

• a. Cleanse the wound thoroughly with water, perhaps lightly scrubbing it with soap to prevent infection.
• b. Stop the bleeding by applying direct pressure with a clean dressing.
• c. Dab the wound with a clean dressing and keep checking to see if the bleeding has stopped.
• d. Elevate the injured area above the heart.

2. If a dressing becomes soaked with blood, you should remove it and replace it with a clean one.

• a. true
• b. false

3. If you are having trouble stopping the flow of blood, you should _____________ the wound.

• a. elevate
• b. lower

4. If Tyler had a bloody nose instead of a bloody cut, what would be the best way to treat his injury?

• a. Have him sit, lean slightly forward, and pinch shut his nostrils.
• b. Have him sit, lean slightly back, and keep his nostrils open.
• c. Have him sit, lean slightly back, and pinch shut his nostrils.
• d. Have him sit, lean slightly forward, and keep his nostrils open.

5. Should you take the time to fill out injury reports for minor injuries, such as bloody noses or slight cuts?

• a. yes
• b. no