first aid

Epilepsy can often be controlled by medications.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Once an artery is compressed over a pressure point,

it must NOT be compressed for more than 10 minutes

• TRUE

• FALSE

1.      A  (a)   is a tightly tied band applied around a body part (an arm or a leg) sometimes used in an attempt to stop severe traumatic bleeding

What are the Causes of shock? Select all that apply:

• Severe bleeding

• Severe allergic reaction

• Heart problems/ failure

• Spinal Cord injury

What is the recovery position to keep an unconscious or injured person safe and maintain an open airway?

• Supine (lying flat on back)

• Trendelenburg (Lying with legs elevated)

• Lateral Recumbent (Side lying)

In an accidental swallowing of poisonous substance, it is advised to induce vomiting or ask the victim to vomit.

• TRUE

• FALSE

1What is the most common type of infection caused by animal bite?

(a)  

When a person has been bitten by an animal, every effort must be made to catch the animal and to keep it confined for a minimum of how many days?

• 7 days

• 5 days

• 2 days

• 8-10 days