First Aid

What is the first step when treating a bleeding wound?

• Wash the wound under running water

• Apply antiseptic cream

• Stop the bleeding with gauze and direct pressure

• Cover the wound with a plaster

After washing a wound, what should be used to clean it?

• Plain water

• An antiseptic cleaning solution

• Alcohol swab

• Soap and water

Before covering a wound with a plaster or gauze, what should be applied using a cotton bud?

• More running water

• A thick layer of antiseptic cream

• A thin layer of antiseptic cream

• Nothing, just cover it

How often should a wound be cleaned and dressed to prevent infection?

• Once, immediately after the injury

• Every other day

• Only when it looks dirty

• Everyday