Cuts are addressed by which first aid step?

Cuts are addressed by which first aid step?

• A. Place gauze pad or cloth over both eyes and secure with bandage
• B. Wash the wound with soap and water only
• C. Apply heat to stop the bleeding
• D. Bandage without any gauze or cloth

Answer: (A)

When there’s a cut around the eye, protecting the eye and preventing movement is the top priority. Placing a sterile gauze pad or clean cloth over both eyes and securing it with a bandage does this effectively: it shields the injured area from further contamination, keeps the eyes from blinking and moving too much, and helps hold the dressing in place to control bleeding. This is preferable to trying to wash the area with soap and water around the eye, which can irritate the eye; applying heat to stop bleeding is not appropriate in the initial first-aid stage; and bandaging without any gauze or cloth wouldn't protect the wound or help manage bleeding.

When there’s a cut around the eye, protecting the eye and preventing movement is the top priority. Placing a sterile gauze pad or clean cloth over both eyes and securing it with a bandage does this effectively: it shields the injured area from further contamination, keeps the eyes from blinking and moving too much, and helps hold the dressing in place to control bleeding. This is preferable to trying to wash the area with soap and water around the eye, which can irritate the eye; applying heat to stop bleeding is not appropriate in the initial first-aid stage; and bandaging without any gauze or cloth wouldn't protect the wound or help manage bleeding.