Black Eye, First Aid

 "A black eye is something that can happen in a rough time between friends, or in the process of doing some work around the house. In can also happen in space! I think... either way it is important to know what to do if you or someone you know gets one."

'''-Capt. Don (EMT-B)'''

Black Eye Test
''Information and answers to these questions can be found here. To become competent in your knowledge and skills it is important to read and reread the information and when possible to practice said skills.''

1) A black eye is caused by:

A) water beneath the skin around the eye.

B) blood beneath the skin around the eye.

C) debris beneath the skin around the eye.

2) It's advisable to have an eye specialist examine your eyeball if there has been enough of an injury to cause a black eye.

A) True

B) False

3) You should use gentle pressure, apply a cold pack or a cloth filled with ice to the area around the eye. Take care not to press on the eye itself. Apply cold as soon as possible after the injury to reduce swelling, and continue using ice or cold packs for 24 to 48 hours.

A) True

B) False

4) You should seek medical care immediately if you experience vision problems (double vision, blurring), severe pain, or bleeding in the eye or from the nose.

A) True

B) False

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">5) A sign of further damage is:

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">A) blood in the white parts of the eye.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">B) blood in the colored parts of the eye.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">C) both A and B.

Istructions
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Please send all answers into cptdon@sbcglobal.net : Attention Academy!

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Please include your name and any other SMC information that you can.

Disclaimer
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">This is not a complete and unimpeachable instruction, and it is the responsibility of the user to use sound judgment when reading or attempting to implement any action contain herein. User assumes full responsibility.