First Aid for Bleeding Situations

This video provides a comprehensive guide on first aid for external and internal bleeding. It explains the symptoms of both types of bleeding and offers detailed steps for administering first aid. The video covers how to handle external bleeding, nosebleeds, and skull bleeding, emphasizing safety precautions and proper techniques. Viewers will learn how to protect themselves and the injured person, apply bandages, and manage specific bleeding scenarios effectively.

What is a common symptom of external bleeding?

• Extreme thirst

• Nausea and vomiting

• Pain at the injury site

• Swollen abdomen

Which of the following is a symptom of internal bleeding?

• Pain at the injury site

• Pale, clammy skin

• Visible blood

• Relaxed muscles

What should you do first when providing first aid for external bleeding?

• Check for foreign particles

• Ensure your own safety

• Call an ambulance

• Apply a bandage

Why is it important to wear gloves when treating a bleeding wound?

• To make the victim comfortable

• To avoid direct contact with blood

• To keep your hands warm

• To prevent infection to the wound

What should you do if blood seeps through the bandage?

• Remove the bandage and start over

• Apply another pad and bandage over it

• Tighten the existing bandage

• Ignore it

How should a patient be positioned during a nosebleed?

• Standing upright

• Sitting with head bent forward

• Sitting with head tilted back

• Lying flat on their back

What should you avoid doing if there is a blood clot in the nose?

• Using a cold sponge

• Breathing through the mouth

• Pressing the bridge of the nose

• Blowing the nose

What is the first step in treating a fractured skull with bleeding?

• Apply direct pressure

• Place a wet cloth on the lips

• Make the patient sit up

• Give them water to drink

If a patient is bleeding from both ears, how should they be positioned?

• Sitting upright

• Lying on their side

• Lying flat

• Standing

What should you do if a patient with a skull injury is thirsty?

• Allow them to eat

• Apply a wet cloth on the lips

• Ignore their thirst

• Give them water to drink