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WorksheetsFirst Aid Basics: Reading Comprehension Extraction
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the FIRST thing you should do when you encounter an emergency situation?
Call 999 for professional medical help.
Assess the condition of the injured person.
Evaluate the safety of the scene.
Begin first aid immediately.
What is the primary objective when treating minor cuts and scrapes?
To promote healing
To reduce pain and swelling.
To prevent infection.
To stop the bleeding quickly.
According to the passage, what should you do immediately for a minor burn?
Run cool water over the burn for 10 to 20 minutes.
Apply aloe vera gel or a burn cream.
Cover the burn loosely with a sterile bandage.
Apply ice to the burned area.
Which combination best identifies symptoms of anaphylaxis and the immediate action to take if someone is experiencing it?
Hives and difficulty breathing; administer epinephrine and call emergency services.
Sneezing and watery eyes; give an over‑the‑counter antihistamine and wait.
Fever and chills; offer fluids and monitor at home.
Nausea and mild headache; have the person lie down and rest.
Which option best describes what should be included in a well‑stocked first aid kit and where it should be stored?
Sterile bandages, antiseptic wipes, adhesive tape, and disposable gloves; store in an easily accessible, dry place.
Candles, matches, and a lighter; store in a locked cabinet out of reach.
Prescription-only medications for every family member; store in the bathroom near the shower.
Heavy tools and cleaning chemicals; store under the kitchen sink.
According to the passage, which steps correctly describe how to clean a minor cut and why each step matters? Select all that apply.
Wash your hands to avoid introducing bacteria.
Rinse the wound with clean running water to remove dirt and debris.
Apply ice directly to the cut to close the wound quickly.
Apply antiseptic, then cover with a sterile bandage to protect against contamination.
Reflecting on the first aid fundamentals discussed in the passage, which situation best shows how applying these principles could improve the outcome?
After a classmate spills hot tea on a hand, you run cool water over the burn for about 15 minutes before covering it loosely.
After a friend is cut, you immediately apply butter to the wound to keep it from drying out.
When you see someone collapse, you rush in without checking for hazards and begin moving them.
After a minor scrape, you leave it uncovered and uncleaned so it can "air out."
According to the passage, what is the first step you should take when encountering an emergency situation?
Call 999 for emergency services.
Assess the scene to determine if it is safe.
Immediately begin providing first aid.
Evaluate the condition of the injured person.
According to the passage, what is the primary goal when treating minor cuts and scrapes?
Prevent infection.
Stop the bleeding quickly.
Reduce pain and swelling.
Promote rapid healing.
Based on the passage, which actions are appropriate when someone is experiencing anaphylaxis? Select all that apply.
Call emergency services immediately.
Use an epinephrine auto-injector if prescribed and available.
Give the person water and wait to see if symptoms subside.
Keep the person lying down and monitor breathing while preparing for CPR if needed.
Delay treatment until a parent or supervisor arrives.
Reflecting on the information about how to respond to emergencies, how could learning first aid affect your confidence and willingness to help others, and what steps could you take to be better prepared?
It could increase confidence and willingness to help; take a certified first-aid course and carry a basic kit.
It could decrease willingness to help due to fear; avoid hands-on practice and let professionals handle all emergencies.
It would have no real effect; rely on online videos in the moment instead of preparation.
It would make you overconfident; ignore emergency protocols and improvise without training.
Anaphylaxis is:
A severe allergic reaction
An antibacterial medication
An active ingredient
An OTC medication
Food allergy reactions occur within what time period after ingestion?
From two minutes to 12 hours
within two days
from within minutes to two hours
YOU SHOULD CONTINUE CPR UNTIL:
THE PERSON SHOWS AN OBVIOUS SIGN OF LIFE
ANOTHER TRAINED RESPONDER OR EMS PERSONNEL TAKE OVER
YOU ARE TOO EXHAUSTED TO CONTINUE
ALL OF THE ABOVE
What are the 3 C's of first aid?
Check
Call
Care
Carry
When performing CPR, chest compressions should be:
Light and at a rate of 100-120 beats a minute
Deep (hard) and at a rate of 100-120 beats a minute
Deep (hard) and at a rate of 1-20 beats a minute
Light and at a rate of 1-20 beats a minute
CPR stands for
Cardio preferred reaction
cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Catholic Progress Reform
Cancer Prevention Routine
What are the three steps for CPR?
Check, Call, Care
Circuilation, Airway, Breathing
Compress, wait, thrust
Back blows, chest thrusts, breaths
What is a sign of choking?
Person is coughing
Person is crying
Person has hands to their throat
Person says "I'm good"
According to the American Red Cross handout, what is the ratio of compressions to breaths?
10 - 1
30 - 2
40 - 1
as many as possible
The 3 P's of First Aid are
Proceed, promote, persecute
preserve, prevent, promote
Possible, probable, procure
none of these
Sprains, strains, and any minor injury can be treated with
a bandaid
a doctors visit
R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression, elevation)
none of these
You should ALWAYS wash your hands with soap and water after any medical emergency.
true
false
