FIRST AID BASICS

Front

You are not required to ask a victim’s permission to perform first aid.

Back

FALSE

Front

Which of the following should you do first when the casualty has suffered an electrical shock?
- Move the victim away from the electrical source with a help of a non-conducting object
- Shut off the source of electricity if possible
- Check the victim’s breathing and pulse. Begin CPR if necessary
- call emergency team

Back

Shut off the source of electricity if possible

Front

A well-stocked first-aid kit can help you respond effectively to

Back

common injuries, emergencies, avoid infection

Front

What is the immediate care given until professional medical personnel arrive at the scene of an accident or sudden illness?

Back

first aid

Front

You should never move a victim unless they are in immediate danger.

Back

True

Front

What should a person do when they get a nose bleed?

Back

lean forward and pinch nose

Front

What should you do if a person sprains their ankle? Options: apply heat, apply ice for 20 minutes, apply ice directly on skin, walk it off

Back

apply ice for 20 minutes

Front

To give first aid for a small burn, you should: put ice on it, rub butter on it, run cool lukewarm water over it, run cold water over it

Back

run cool lukewarm water over it

Front

How do you treat a minor cut on your arm?

Back

Apply pressure to the wound, clean the wound and put on a clean bandage.

Front

When your friend is bleeding, what is the next step after putting on gloves?

Back

apply pressure