First Aid Review

The usual way to control bleeding is

• to put burn cream on it

• to open the person's wound even more

• to put pressure directly onto the wound, either with the hand directly or with a dressing

• none of the above

Any wound which is not controlled within a minute or two is a medical emergency

• True

• False

Any deep or large wound must receive medical attention as soon as possible.

• True

• False

You should wash minor wounds as soon as possible with....

• nothing

• soap and water

• hydrogen peroxide

• bleach

Which type of burn is the most severe?

• First degree

• Second degree

• Third degree

• They are all the same

Burns can be caused by...

• chemicals

• heat

• electricity

• all of the above

First degree burns ALWAYS should be treated by a medical professional.

• True

• False

The acronym RICE is used to help us remember how to treat sprains and strains.

• True

• False

You should NEVER rest or ice a sprained ankle.

• True

• False

A muscle strain occurs when your muscle is

• relaxed

• tired

• overstretched or torn

• none of the above