First Aid & Medicines Quiz

What are the first three things you should do when a child has an accident or incident?

• Check the child is ok and assess the injury

• Remain calm and reassure the child

• Shout for help from any adults nearby

• Apply first aid or contact emergency serivces if required

Select 3 places where you can find a first aid kit in nursery.

• Kitchen

• Investigators Art Area

• Outdoor Classroom

• Explorers Dining Room

• Staff Room

Who should record the accident or incident?

• Only a deputy

• The person who witnessed the accident/ incident

• The parent

• Anyone who is available in the room

If a child has a head bump at nursery we must check the child for signs of concussion every

If a child has a head bump at nursery we must always

• Take them to the office to sit quietly for an hour

• Call the parents to inform them and see if they want to take them home

• Stop all play in the room until the child has been fully checked

If a child has an accident or incident at nursery you must do which three things

• Check the child is ok and apply appropriate first aid

• Give them a quick check and then move on

• Complete an accident/ incident form and ask a deputy to check it

• Call the parent to explain and then publish the accident for the parent to sign

What should you do if a child arrives at nursery with a mild injury e.g. cut, graze or bruise? 

• Ask the parent what happened and ask them to complete an accident at home form

• Not worry about it or ask the parent

• Just ask the child about it later in the day

Who is authorised to give medicine to a child in nursery?

• Any practitioner

• A deputy in the presence of another practitioner

• Only parents when they come to nursery

Which 3 things below do you need to do before administering medicine to a child?

• Check the parent consent for medicine has been completed on EY Log

• Check dose, timing and method of administration on medicine form on EY Log.

• Ask a deputy toadminister medicine then check medicine form is completed on EY Log and sent to parent

• When it is the correct time get the medicine from the medicine box and administer it

How long does a child need to stay at home if they start taking antibiotics?

• No time at all

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• One week