First Aid Basics

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key objective when learning about first aid?

• To understand basic first aid procedures

• To memorize all hospital staff names

• To avoid all physical activities

• To ignore emergency situations

Open Ended

Why is it important for everyone to have a basic understanding of first aid procedures?

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of first aid?

• To provide initial care for illness or injury until full medical treatment is available

• To cure all diseases

• To replace professional medical care

• To diagnose medical conditions

Open Ended

List three types of medications commonly found in a first aid kit and explain their uses.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are commonly included as bandaging materials in a first aid kit?

• Bandages of assorted sizes

• Butterfly bandages for small deep wounds

• Elastic wraps to hold gauze or cold/hot packs in place

• Cough suppressants

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically found in a first aid kit?

• Petroleum jelly

• Thermometer

• Bandages

• Prescription sunglasses

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered an accidental injury?

• A person falling off a bicycle without any apparent reason

• A person intentionally cutting themselves

• A person getting burned while playing with fire

• A person ingesting poison deliberately

Open Ended

List three common types of injuries mentioned in the lesson.

Fill in the Blank

What are the three emergency action steps you should follow when someone is injured?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should you check for when assessing the situation in an emergency?

• Hot wires and spilled chemicals

• The victim's consciousness and breathing

• The presence of emergency personnel

• Both A and B

Multiple Select

When calling for help in an emergency, what are two things others around you can do?

• Wait for emergency personnel to direct them

• Find anything needed such as clean cloth, water, or first aid kit

• Leave the scene immediately

• Ignore the victim

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: If the victim is unconscious and pulse and signs of breathing are not found, perform ___ until help arrives.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations requires emergency medical attention for cuts and scrapes?

• A cut is shallow and stops bleeding quickly

• Skin loss is minor

• Bleeding continues after ten minutes of pressure

• The cut is not deep

Multiple Select

When assessing cuts and scrapes, which health conditions may require professional medical attention?

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Cancer

• High blood pressure

Fill in the Blank

Immediate treatment for scrapes and cuts involves applying pressure to excessive bleeding with a ___ cloth.

Fill in the Blank

Placing a ___ over the wound after the area is clean and dry helps reduce the risk of infection.

Open Ended

What are the steps involved in cleaning and protecting a cut after bleeding has subsided?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a recommended step for the long-term treatment of cuts and scrapes?

• Applying ice to the wound

• Cleaning the wounded area gently with soap and water daily

• Leaving the wound uncovered

• Using alcohol to clean the wound

Multiple Choice

What should you do if large objects are embedded in a wound with severe bleeding?

• Apply firm pressure directly to the wound

• Remove the embedded object

• Do not apply pressure

• Clean the wound with alcohol

Open Ended

Describe the steps involved in controlling severe bleeding according to the immediate treatment guidelines.

Multiple Select

Which actions should be taken if the wound bleeds through the bandaging during immediate treatment?

• Remove the bandage and start over

• Add another bandage on top and apply pressure

• Apply ice to the wound

• Elevate the injured body part above the heart

Fill in the Blank

Signs of internal bleeding include bleeding from a body opening, vomiting or coughing up blood, bruising, tender and distended stomach, and ___.

Open Ended

Why are puncture wounds considered dangerous even though they seem to heal quickly?

Fill in the Blank

Cardiopulmonary ___ is a procedure used in first aid to help someone whose heart has stopped.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what is one key action step you would take if you encountered an emergency situation?