Minor Cuts Quiz

What is first aid?

• Basic medical help given to someone when they are hurt in an accident or suddenly become ill

• Advanced medical treatment provided in a hospital setting

• A type of therapy used to treat mental health conditions

• A form of exercise to improve physical fitness

What is considered a minor cut?

• A deep wound that penetrates deeply into the skin

• A wound that affects only the outermost layers of the skin

• A wound that requires immediate medical attention

• A wound that cannot be treated with basic first-aid measures

What is a scab?

• A type of bandage used to cover a wound

• A dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing

• A medical tool used to clean wounds

• A type of medication used to treat infections

When should you bandage a cut or scrape?

• Always, regardless of the location or severity of the cut

• Only if the cut is on a part of the body that might get dirty or rub against clothes

• Never, as cuts and scrapes heal more quickly when left uncovered

• Only if the cut is bleeding excessively

What should you do to stay calm during an emergency?

• Take deep breaths and count to ten

• Panic and scream for help

• Ignore the situation and hope it resolves on its own

• Run away from the scene

Why is it important to wear gloves when there is blood?

• To keep your hands warm

• To protect against infection for both you and the injured person

• To make it easier to clean the wound

• To prevent the spread of germs

When should you get an adult to look at an injury?

• Immediately after administering first aid

• Only if the injury is severe

• Never, as you can handle it on your own

• Only if the injured person requests it

How should you treat minor scratches and scrapes?

• Apply strong pressure with a bandage and call for immediate medical help

• Wash your hands and apply an antiseptic cream

• Leave it uncovered and let it heal naturally

• Apply a hot compress to reduce swelling

What should you do if bleeding does not stop after ten minutes?

• All of the above.

• Remove the bandage and let it bleed

• Call for immediate medical help

• Ignore it and hope it stops on its own

When should you seek immediate medical attention for cuts, grazes, and scrapes?

• If the injury is on a visible part of the body

• If there is a foreign object embedded in the wound

• If the injury is caused by a sharp object

• If the injury is on a child