First Aid
Where can I find a first aid kit at school?
In cupboards or shelves on every classroom and medical room
What is the most common cause of a burn?
heat
What causes choking?
A blockage of the airways to our lungs
What is anaphylaxis?
A serious allergic reaction
Name 3 objects in a first aid kit
Plasters, Alcohol-free wipes, gloves, gauzes, bandages, sticky tape, scissors, etc.
What is the difference between a burn and a scald?
A burn is from dry heat (flames, hot objects) while a scald is from wet heat (hot liquids)
What are some common foods/things to choke on?
Grapes, nuts, small objects, etc.
What are two causes of nosebleeds?
Dry air, heat, falling/tripping, being hit in the nose by an object, picking your nose, etc.
What are three common food allergens?
Fish, soya, nuts, milk, shellfish, seasame, wheat, egg
Name 3 emergency numbers
999, 111, 112, 101, 911
Give an example of a hot liquid, a hot solid and a flame
ex. boiling water
ex. hot oven tray
ex. candles, campfires
What are 3 signs of choking?
Red/purple face, signs of distress (wide eyes), pointing to neck, unable to speak
Lean forward and pinch right below the bone for at least 10 minutes
What is an allergic reaction? (what is happening inside our bodies)
When our immune system mistakes a food or other substance as a germ and reacts to it.
What are 3 important things the emergency operator might ask?
Type of emergency
What happened (are they breathing?)
Address
Name & Age
What should you do when someone is burned?
Check if safe
Run burn under water for 20 minutes
Cover with plastic
Call 112 if severe
Encourage them to cough
Hit their back (between shoulder blades)
Squeeze their stomach
Why can air cause a nosebleed?
The inside of your nose is wet and dry air can cause the blood vessels to dry up and crack
What should we do if we have anaphylaxis?
Use an epipen or auto-injector (red one for over 6 years old, yellow one for under 6)
What are the 3 P's of first aid?
Preserve life
Prevent condition from getting worse
Promote recovery until medical services arrive
Name 3 causes (sources) of burns. Ex. heat
Heat
Chemical
Electrical
Radiation
Sun
What should you do if you are choking and nobody is around?
Fall on a chair to try and squeeze it out
What are 3 signs that someone is having an allergic reaction?
Swollen/puffy tongue, swollen lips and face, hives, runny nose, sneezing, itching