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.......... burn is treated as a minor burn.

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  1. Second degree

  2. Third degree

  3. First degree

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Hydrogen peroxide should not be used on the cut.
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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hydrogen peroxide can be used for the initial cleaning of a wound, such as a small scrape or abrasion. 

But it should not be used for large open wounds or deep cuts, or for a long time. 
Hydrogen peroxide works by killing bacteria, whether it is “good” healing bacteria or “bad” infection-causing bacteria.

A fracture in which a small piece of the bone is broken, but remains attached with the ligament is known as

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  1. Green stick fracture

  2. Avulsion fracture

  3. Comminuted fracture

  4. Compound fracture

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An avulsion fracture is an injury to the bone in a location where a tendon or ligament attaches to the bone. When an avulsion fracture occurs the tendon or ligament pulls off a piece of the bone and because of that the broken bone remains attached to the ligaments. So, the correct answer is 'Avulsion fracture'.

In case of bleeding, .......... the affected part to minimise gravitational outflow of blood.

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  1. Lower

  2. Raise

  3. Horizontal

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the case of bleeding, raise the affected part to minimize gravitational outflow of blood. Wash the cut surface with clean water, press the area with a piece of clean cotton wool, and if possible apply some mild antiseptic. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Compound fracture is characterised by

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  1. Breaking and cracking of bone at different places.

  2. Breaking bone into more than two fragments.

  3. Appearance of a number of cracks in the same bone.

  4. Protrusion of broken end of bone.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • A fracture is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone.
  • A compound fracture is characterized by breaking and cracking of bone at different places.
  • Food high in calcium, like milk, cheese and yogurt, will strengthen your bones. Strong bones can help prevent compound fractures.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Breaking and cracking of bone at different places'

A fracture in which one bone breaks into many parts and some of the pieces protrude out of injured skin is known as

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  1. Green stick fracture

  2. Comminuted fracture

  3. Compound fracture

  4. Evulsion fracture

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An open fracture or compound fracture is a fracture in which there is an open wound or break in the skin near the site of the broken bone. This wound is caused by a fragment of bone breaking through the skin at the time of the injury. So, the correct answer is 'compound fracture'.

In addition to directional terms, there are specific positional terms with which we should become familiar. These terms include .........., which means lying face down.

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  1. Supine

  2. Prone

  3. Lateral recumbent

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prone is the positioning of the face especially in severe acute respiratory diseases. It is the position of the face where it lying down. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Comminuted fractures are those in which

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  1. A bone breaks into many pieces and some of the pieces are without blood circulation.

  2. A bone breaks into two parts.

  3. A bone breaks into many parts.

  4. A small piece of bone breaks.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • A fracture is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone.
  • Comminuted fractures are those in which a bone breaks into many pieces and some of the pieces are without blood circulation.
  • These types of fractures occur after high impact trauma such as vehicular accidents.
  • These types of fractures take a minimum of 3 months to recover.
  • So, the correct answer is ''A bone breaks into many pieces and some of the pieces are without blood circulation'.

An increase in exposure to ultraviolet radiations, may cause

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  1. eye sight weakness

  2. Lungs infection

  3. Allergies

  4. Cataracts

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Correct Option: A

Mark the correct statement.

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  1. If there's bleeding, do not press firmly.

  2. Pop any blisters yourself.

  3. While a cut is still open, a bandage can help prevent infection and scabs.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We should not pop any blisters by ourself. If the skin breaks, apply an antibiotic cream and cover the area with a bandage or gauze and tape until it's healed. If there's bleeding, first press firmly over the site with a clean cloth until it stops, anywhere from three to 15 minutes clean under lukewarm running water and gently pat dry. Thus, the correct answer is option C.