Basic First Aid

Which first aid item is BEST to help minimize swelling around an injury?

• Adhesive bandage.

• Adhesive tape.

• Disposable glove.

• Ice pack.

Why is it important to apply antiseptic ointment to a cut?

• so the person doesn't feel pain while you treat the wound

• so the cut doesn't get infected by bacteria or viruses

• so the person stops bleeding quickly

• so a scar doesn't form at the sight of the cut

What are the "ABCs" of evaluating an injury?

• "A" is for open the airway; "B" is for restore breathing; "C" is for control shock

• "A" is for open the airway; "B" is for restore breathing; "C" is for assessing circulation

• "A" is for open the airway; "B" is for assess breathing; "C" is for assess circulation

• "A" is for open the airway; "B" is for stop the bleeding; "C" is for assess circulation

Which of these should be identified when assessing the scene?

• All of these

• Check for trip hazards

• Check for electrocution risks

• Check for moving traffic

The definition of a Casualty is...

• A person who is feeling ill

• Someone who has a chronic illness

• A BBC TV show

• Someone who has suffered an injury

What of the following is NOT true for disposable glove?

• Worn before treating a wound.

• Helps wound to stay moist or dry.

• Reduce risk of exposure to infectious disease.

• Avoid further contaminating the open wound area.

Which of the following is NOT included in the 4 steps of emergency situations?

• Assess the Situation

• Travel to hospital with a casualty

• Make the Area Safe

• Give Emergency First Aid

Which of the following is an opinion about first aid?

• People should attend first aid classes as often as possible

• Knowing proper first aid procedures might help you save someone's life

• First aid certification courses are offered by the Red Cross.

• First aid can be administered by kids as well as adults.

Which word best describes how you should act while administering first aid?

• Emotional

• calm

• rushed

• upset

Which situation might require CPR?

• your brother falls from a tree and breaks his arm

• your father cuts himself badly

• your uncle passes out and stops breathing

• your sister burns her hand on the stove