Cuts & Scrapes
What should we do before tending to a cut or scrape?
Wash your hands with soap and water!
How can a burn occur?
touching a hot stove/pan, spilling a hot liquid/food, touching a flame!
How can a twisted ankle occur?
Running, jumping, climbing, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing
What is the correct sitting position when a bloody nose occurs?
sit down, lean your head slightly forward and pinch your nose just below the bridge
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?
HANDWASHING!!
After the bleeding has stopped, what temperature should the water be to rinse the cut/scrape?
Cool water!
What is the first step after experiencing a burn?
apply a clean, cool (but not ice cold) wet towel or sheet to the affected area to cool it down and keep it clean.
What is the most common way to avoid ankle injuries?
Wearing stable footwear!
How long should we pink the bridge of our nose for?
about 5 minutes!
When should we wash our hands?
•Before, during, and after preparing food
•Before and after eating food
•Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick
•Before and after treating a cut or wound
•After using the bathroom
•After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
•After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
•After handling pet food or pet treats
•After touching garbage
To stop the bleeding, what should we do?
apply pressure!
What is the second step after receiving a burn?
Do not apply a tight dressing over a burn, as it can attach to the flesh and peel away tissue upon removal.
What does the R in RICE acronym stand for related to ankle injuries?
REST!
an ice pack!
How long should we wash our hands for?
At least 20 seconds
What can we apply to the cut or wound to keep it moist?
Petroleum jelly or triple antibiotic ointment!
What item should we use will cooking to prevent burns?
a potholder or oven mitts!
What does the I in RICE acronym stand for related to ankle injuries?
ICE!
What should we NOT do when we have a bloody nose?
Tilt our heads back!
What song can we sing to help us time our hand washing?
The Happy Birthday Song
What should we NOT do to a scab that may prevent healing?
Scratch, pick, or a remove a scab!
What is the common phrase if clothes were to catch on fire?
Stop, Drop, and Roll!
What does the E in RICE acronym stand for related to ankle injuries?
ELEVATE!
What can cause a bloody nose?
injury, nose picking, change in weather ...
What should we use to turn off the running water?
A paper towel!