First Aid

What is the first step in treating a minor cut?

• Apply a bandage

• Wash your hands

• Clean the wound

• Apply antibiotic ointment

Which of the following is an example of a closed wound?

• Cut

• Puncture

• Bruise

• Abrasion

What should you do if a child has a splinter?

• Call 911 immediately

• Leave it in place

• Use tweezers to remove it if visible, then clean the area

• Apply a cold compress

Which burn involves blisters and is more serious than a 1st-degree burn?

• 1st-degree burn

• 2nd-degree burn

• 3rd-degree burn

• Sunburn

5. What should you do for a 3rd-degree burn?

• Apply ice directly to the burn

• Cover the burn with a clean, non-stick cloth and seek medical help

• Pop any blisters that form

• Apply butter or oil to the burn

What is a common sign of head lice?

• Fever

• Bruising

• Itchy scalp and white nits in hair

• Red bumps on legs

What is the correct action if a child is choking and cannot cough or speak?

• Give them water

• Use the Heimlich maneuver or back blows

• Pat them on the head

• Wait to see if it gets better

How do you treat an insect bite or sting?

• Rub dirt on it

• Ignore it

• Wash the area and apply cold compress

• Pop any blisters

Which type of wound is caused by a sharp object like a knife?

• Puncture

• Abrasion

• Cut (laceration)

What is the best way to prevent sunburns in children?

• Use sunscreen and protective clothing

• Stay indoors all the time

• Wait until skin turns red to apply lotion

• Put on heavy blankets