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Worksheet time: 12mins
What to do in case of Fracture:
Support the injured part with the help of a splint (wooden scale or plank
The splint should cover a joint above and a joint below the fracture
Protruding bone should not be pushed back.
Do not move the injured part unnecessarily.
What to do in case of Sprain / muscle rupture:
Apply ice bag
Put an anti-inflammatory ointment and tie a crepe bandage
Do not put pressure on the affected body part
Move the injured part unnecessarily
What to do in case of Bleeding:
Press the bleeding part with the help of sterile gauze, for 20 minutes
• Wash the spot with antiseptic.
In case, blood is flowing in jerks, then tie a bandage tightly on the side, closest to the heart
Go to doctor
What to do in case of Unconsciousness:
Disperse the crowd around the victim
Sprinkle water on face.
Loosen any tight clothing.
Rub his hands and feet for circulation.
What to do in case of Burns :
Remove victim away from fire.
Place burnt area under running cold tap water
Put clean gauge and bandage on the burnt part
Ice should be used.
What to do in case of Shock:
Make the victim comfortable and lay her down with the legs above the level of the head.
Do not give anything to drink or eat as the victim may vomit and choke
Loosen the clothes and cover with a blanket or a thick cloth to prevent the heat loss from the body
Do not use hot water bottles to keep the patient warm
What to do in case of Electrocution:
Switch off the current.
Move the victim away from the current using a wooden stick.
Check for other injuries and provide first-aid as required for fracture
Rubber slippers should not be wore
What to do in case of Burns from chemicals:
Remove clothes and thoroughly rinse the burnt part with water, for at least 15 minutes
Cover with clean dressing and take the victim to the doctor
What to do in case of Dog bite:
Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
Go to the hospital for tetanus and anti rabies
cover the wound
What to do in case of Sting:
Remove the sting, with help of a tweezer
Run cold water over and around the sting
Apply vinegar for wasp sting and soda for bee sting.
Apply skin smoothening lotion to relieve itching.
What to do in case of Choking:
In case a child chokes on something, he should be immediately turned upside down( legs up) and thumped on the back
One should never insert a finger in the mouth as it may push the object further
In case the child swallows any object, he/she should be fed a lot of bananas.
If a victim has a fracture and is bleeding as well as, the bleeding part should____________________________.
be raised
not be raised
be treated first
be tied to a splint first.
The fractured area can be tied to a____________________
rolled up magazine
wooden stick
scale
all of the above
While treating a sprain, cold water is applied to_______
calm the victim
lower the body temperature
all of the above
lessen pain and swelling
A person suffering from shock needs a_________
blanket
damp sheet
hot water bottle
thin cloth
Victim of shock should be made to lie down___________
flat on the ground
with the head raised
on the side.
with the legs raised
To disconnect a victim from electric shock, it is advisable to use___________
hockey stick
a metal stick
any object nearby
your hands
First Aid is not a substitute for medical aid
True
False
