First Aid Kits
True or False: Expired items in a first aid kit are still safe to use.
False
Who should you call for help in a school emergency involving blood?
A teacher, adult, or trusted staff member
Should you perform the Heimlich maneuver if the person can still cough or speak?
No
True or False: CPR is used when someone is breathing normally.
False
Where is a good place to store a first aid kit?
Home, school, car, backpack, etc.
Name one way bloodborne pathogens (germs) can spread.
Through broken skin, eyes, nose, or mouth
True or False: You should stand behind the person when giving abdominal thrusts.
True
What is the first thing you should do in an emergency?
Check the situation and get help (call 911 or an adult)
Name two items used to clean and cover wounds.
Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids), Sterile gauze pads, Medical tape, Antiseptic wipes or alcohol-free cleansing wipes, Antibiotic ointment, Cotton swabs
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What should you do first if someone is choking?
Get help and check the situation
When should CPR be used?
When someone is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping
Why is it important to keep a first aid kit stocked and up to date?
So that it is ready when needed!
When should you absolutely wear gloves when giving first aid?
Anytime there is blood or bodily fluids
Where should you place your hands when performing the Heimlich maneuver?
Just above the belly button (navel)
Name one step of CPR.
Lots of answers!
What is the purpose of a first aid kit?
To give immediate help for an injury or illness until an adult or professional helps
What are bloodborne pathogens?
Germs carried in blood that can cause disease
What is one sign that someone is choking?
Cannot breathe or speak, weak cough, or holding their throat
What does an AED do?
It helps restart or correct the heart’s rhythm using an electric shock