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Wound Smarts

Wounds, such as cuts and burns, are always unexpected. If you were suddenly faced with this type of injury, would you know how to properly take care of it? To test your knowledge of first aid for wounds, answer “True” or “False” to the statements below.

1. The first thing you should do when you get a wound is wash it with soap and water and then bandage it.

True
False

2. Bandages should be changed every day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

True
False

3. A wound heals most quickly when exposed to air or when you put heat on it.

True
False

4. When blood from a deep cut soaks through the bandage, you should take off the soaked bandage and put on a clean one.

True
False

5. Greasy substances such as butter can soothe a burn.

True
False

6. An imbedded object such as a piece of glass or metal should be left in a wound.

True
False

7. Signs of an infected wound include swelling, redness, throbbing, pus and fever.

True
False


That's it!

Simply click the button to get your results.

To learn more about caring for wounds, enroll in an American Red Cross first aid course. It's also a good idea to keep a first aid kit handy. First aid kits are available on the Red Cross online store. That way, you'll be prepared for the unexpected.


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