First Aid
How do you stop a cut from bleeding?
Use a clean gauze and direct pressure.
How can you tell if a person is choking?
They might have both hands clutching their throat.
What should you do if the smoke detector in your home goes off in the middle of the night?
Get out fast and follow your family's escape plan.
How long should you wash your hands to stop germs?
About 20 seconds (Sing Happy Birthday twice).
How do you make a minor burn feel better?
Run cool (not cold) water over it.
If a person is coughing are they choking?
No, have them keep coughing to try to remove the object.
Should a smoke alarm be installed near the floor or the ceiling in your home?
Near the ceiling. Smoke from a fire rises to the ceiling.
What is the best way to not get sick from the heat?
Drink plenty of water and stay in the shade.
How do you stop a nosebleed?
Pinch the bridge of your nose and lean forward.
What is the name of the machine that can shock a person's heart when it's not beating correctly?
Automated External Defibrillator or AED.
Should you sleep with your bedroom door open or closed at night?
Closed, so the smoke can't get in your room.
What do you do if you see someone bullying another student?
Tell an adult.
How do you take care of a bee sting?
Scrape it with a fingernail or credit card.
What is the name of the pen you use when someone is allergic to bees or nuts?
Epi-Pen
What phone number do you call if you need the police, fire department, or an ambulance?
911. Be prepared to tell them your name, where you are located, and the reason you're calling.
Should you move someone that has a broken arm or leg?
No! Tell and adult or call 911.
How do you treat a sprained ankle?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What position do you move a person if they are breathing but not awake?
On their side or the recovery position.
Where should your family meet in case there is a fire in your home?
A safe spot outside, like a tree or the mailbox.
What is it called when you are doing CPR and do not breath into their mouth?
Hands-only or Two-hands CPR.