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True or False - Scissors do not belong in a first aid kit
False
Who do you call in an emergency? (United States)
911
What do you put on before going into the sun to avoid sunburns?
Sunscreen
A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should:
a. Cool the burn with large amounts of fresh running water
b. Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing
c. Remove her from the source of the burn
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
How can we help someone who is choking?
Give them some water to drink.
Hit the person hard on the back.
Ask them to jog on the spot
Hit the person hard on the back
Do tissues belong in a first aid kit?
Yes
How should you care for a minor cut or wound?
a) Rinse the wound with soap and water, apply an antiseptic ointment, and cover it with a sterile dressing
b) Apply alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound, then cover it with a bandage
c) Apply pressure to stop the bleeding, then leave the wound uncovered to allow it to air dry
d) Apply a dry cloth to the wound and keep it elevated to reduce swelling
a) Rinse the wound with soap and water, apply an antiseptic ointment, and cover it with a sterile dressing
If a cut is bleeding, what should you do to avoid infection? (2 steps)
Clean it with warm water or antiseptic wipes and apply a band aid immediately.
What should you do before applying a band aid to a bleeding wound?
Clean the wound (with antiseptic or warm water)
If we have hit someone on the back five times and they are still choking, what should we do next?
Wait and see if they get better
Give them some water to drink
Call 911
Call 911
Are water or antiseptic wipe packets better to keep in a first aid kit to clean wounds?
antiseptic wipe packets
What should you do if you catch fire?
Stop, drop, roll (and drench yourself in water if possible)
For someone with diabetes, what can you bring in case their sugar levels drop?
Juice, candy, fruit, (anything sugary)
Q: How should you remove a small embedded object, such as a splinter?
a) Use tweezers to pull it out
b) Cut around it with a scalpel
c) Push it further into the skin to avoid infection
d) Use a clean needle to gently lift it out
a) Use tweezers to pull it out OR d) Use a clean needle to gently lift it out
True or false: If someone is choking they will make a lot of noise
False
How many band aids should be kept in a basic first aid kit?
At least 25
Which is something that you are NOT required to know when calling 911?
your name
the address of the closest hospital
the reason why you're calling
your surroundings
the address of the closest hospital
What type of spf is best:
- Spf 10
- Spf 50
- Spf 70
- Spf 85
Spf 50
What is the recommended treatment for a nosebleed?
a) Tilt the head back to stop the bleeding
b) Pinch the nostrils together and lean forward slightly
c) Blow forcefully to clear the blood from the nose
d) Insert a cotton swab into the nostril to absorb the blood
a) Tilt the head back to stop the bleeding
Care for a person with heat exhaustion includes the following:
a. Force the person to quickly drink a lot of water
b. Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place
c. Put more layers of clothing on the person as protection against the heat
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Should common medications be kept in a first aid kit?
Yes
Q: What is the first thing you should do when someone is choking?
a) Perform back blows
b) Begin CPR
c) Do the Heimlich maneuver
d) Offer them water to drink
a) Perform back blows
For someone with diabetes, what can you bring in case their sugar levels get too high?
Insulin
Q: What is the correct method to remove a bee stinger?
a) Scrape it off with a credit card or your fingernail
b) Squeeze it out with tweezers
c) Apply ice to numb the area, then pull it out with tweezers
d) Leave it in place and seek medical attention
a) Scrape it off with a credit card or your fingernail
What is the primary purpose of the recovery position?
a) Maintain an open airway
b) Stop bleeding from a wound
c) Prevent further injury to the spine
d) Control severe bleeding
a) Maintain an open airway