Oregon Construction Contractors (CCB) Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT considered first aid treatment?

1. Using hot or cold therapy

2. Drilling a fingernail to relieve pressure

3. Applying a large bandage

4. Draining fluid from a blister

The correct answer is: Applying a large bandage

Applying a large bandage is typically not categorized as first aid treatment in certain contexts. First aid is generally defined as immediate and temporary care provided to an injured or ill person until professional medical help can be obtained or until the condition improves. While bandaging can be part of first aid, the act of using a large bandage implies that it may be addressing a more complex or serious injury that may require professional evaluation and care, rather than simply stabilizing or protecting a minor injury. In contrast, the other options explicitly represent actions taken in response to specific injuries: using hot or cold therapy is a form of immediate response to help manage pain or inflammation; drilling a fingernail to relieve pressure addresses an acute condition; and draining fluid from a blister treats an injury that could lead to infection if not managed properly. These actions reflect a direct response to injury and pain management suitable for first aid.