Question 118Safety & Environmental - QMED

70% to pass

First aid treatment for small cuts and open wounds is to _______________.

Astop the bleeding, clean, medicate, and cover the wound

Bapply a hot towel to purge the wound, then medicate and cover it

Capply an ice pack to the wound and cover it when the bleeding stops

Dlay the patient down and cover the wound when the bleeding stops

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) stop the bleeding, clean, medicate, and cover the wound. This is the correct first aid protocol for small cuts and open wounds. The key steps are to stop any bleeding, clean the wound to prevent infection, apply a medication like antiseptic, and then cover the wound with a bandage or dressing. This helps promote healing and prevent complications. The other options are incorrect because applying a hot towel (B) or ice pack (C) is not the recommended first aid treatment, and simply laying the patient down and covering the wound (D) does not address the critical steps of stopping the bleeding and cleaning the wound.