Group 10 · First aid · Question 48 of 51

For injuries sustained in a crash, what are the initial first-aid steps?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Put on medical gloves and, without cleaning the wound, cover it with a sterile gauze pad, securing the edges with adhesive tape or a bandage.

Explanation

For an injury from a crash, put on medical gloves and, without cleaning the wound, cover it with a sterile gauze pad, securing its edges with tape or a bandage. Do not clean it, treat it with iodine or ointment, or remove foreign objects, because that can cause infection or more bleeding.

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