10 Mistakes not to make with first aid

What is the recommended first aid for a nosebleed?

• Tilt your head back to stop the blood flow.

• Apply steady pressure to the bridge of your nose for at least 20 minutes while breathing through your mouth.

• Lie down flat on your back.

• Stuff cotton into your nostrils.

What is the correct first aid for someone who has fainted?

• Immediately try to sit them up and shake them.

• Check their breathing and pulse, then raise their legs about 12 inches off the floor.

• Splash water on their face to wake them up.

• Give them something sweet to eat or drink.

For how long should a burn be held under cool water to effectively treat it?

• A few seconds until the pain subsides.

• A couple of minutes.

• At least 20 minutes.

• Until the skin feels cool to the touch.

According to updated Red Cross guidelines, what is the initial recommended first aid for a choking victim?

• Immediately perform the Heimlich maneuver.

• Give 5 quick back blows with the heel of your hand.

• Offer them water to drink.

• Lay them down on their back and check their airway.

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