The Basics
This is the universal emergency number you should call in the United States if someone is seriously hurt.
What is 9-1-1?
If a cut is bleeding, you should apply this to the wound with a clean cloth to make it stop.
What is (direct) pressure?
If your clothes catch on fire, you should not run; you should do these three things instead.
What are Stop, Drop, and Roll?
This is the name for a break or a crack in a bone.
What is a fracture?
These are used to secure a gauze pad over a large wound.
What is medical tape?
Before helping an injured person, you should always check this first to make sure you don't get hurt too.
What is the "scene"?
You should wash a minor scrape with these two things to prevent infection.
What are soap and water?
This type of burn only affects the top layer of skin and usually looks red, like a mild sunburn.
What is a first-degree burn?
If you suspect someone has a broken bone, you should tell them to do this until help arrives.
What is stay still (do not move the limb)?
This tool is used to remove a small splinter or a bee stinger.
What are tweezers?
When calling 911, this is the most important piece of information to give the operator so they know where to go.
What is your location (or address)?
This is the "R" in the R.I.C.E. method used for treating a sprained ankle.
What is Rest? (R.I.C.E = Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).
To treat a minor burn, you should run the area under this for at least 10 minutes.
What is cool (not cold/ice) water?
This injury occurs when a joint (like an ankle) is twisted and the ligaments are stretched.
What is a sprain?
This is a triangle-shaped piece of cloth used to support a broken arm.
What is a sling?
These are the "Three C’s" of first aid: Check, ____, and Care.
What is Call?
If a person has a nosebleed, they should lean in this direction to prevent swallowing blood.
What is forward?
This condition happens when the body gets too hot and can no longer cool itself down.
What is heat exhaustion (or heat stroke)?
You should apply an ice pack to a swelling injury for no more than this many minutes at a time.
What is 20 minutes?
You use these in a kit to cut through clothing or bandages quickly.
What are scissors (or shears)?
You should wear these on your hands to protect yourself from germs when helping someone with a scrape or cut.
What are (latex-free) gloves?
An antibiotic ointment is used to prevent the growth of these "tiny invaders" in a wound.
What is bacteria (or infection)?
You should never put this kitchen staple on a burn because it traps the heat in the skin.
What is butter (or oil)?
This is a brain injury that can happen from a hard hit to the head, even if there is no bleeding.
What is a concussion?
This "crunchy" bag turns cold instantly when you squeeze it to activate the chemicals inside.
What is an instant cold pack?