First Aid Kit
Name one essential item in a first aid kit
Bandages, gloves, antiseptic, etc.
What number do you call in the for emergencies?
911
What should you do first if you get a small cut?
Wash with soap and water
Someone shows signs of a stroke: facial drooping, arm weakness, and slurred speech. What is the appropriate action?
Call 911
You should give someone water if they are choking.
False
What item in a first aid kit can help stop bleeding from a small cut?
Gauze or bandages)
Name two pieces of information you should give the 911 operator when calling.
Location, what happened, number of people injured, description of injuries
Why is it important to wash your hands before treating a cut?
To prevent infection by removing germs.
A person suddenly experiences chest pressure, pain radiating to the arm or jaw, shortness of breath, and cold sweats. What emergency might they be having?
A Heart Attack
True or False: If someone is bleeding heavily, apply direct pressure to the wound.
True
Which item helps protect you from germs when giving first aid?
Gloves and Hand Sanitizer
Who can you call for non-life-threatening medical issues if you can’t reach your doctor?
urgent care, poison control, or local clinic
How can you tell if a cut is healing properly?
Bleeding has stopped, decreased redness, pain is decreasing.
You have been outside in the cold. You are now shivering, have cold skin, feel fatigued, and confused. What condition might you be experiencing?
Mild hypothermia-Move to a warm, dry place, remove wet clothing, wrap in blankets, and drink a warm beverage if alert.
True or False: A first aid kit never expires.
False
Name one item in a first aid kit used to remove a splinter.
Tweezers
Name three situations when calling 911 is appropriate
Chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, unconsciousness
How long should you apply pressure to a small cut to help stop the bleeding?
5–10 minutes or until bleeding stops.
A person has been outside on a hot day and is confused, not sweating, has hot, dry skin, and may collapse. What condition is this, and what should you do immediately?
Heat stroke; call 911 immediately and move the person to a cool place, cool their body, and monitor until help arrives.
True or False: You should keep a first aid kit in your home, car, and workplace if possible.
True
Where is the best place to store a first aid kit so it is safe and accessible?
In a cool, dry place that is easy to reach, away from children if necessary.
You witness a car accident. What steps should you take before help arrives?
Ensure the scene is safe, call 911, give information about injuries, stay with the victims until help arrives
If a cut is deep, continues to bleed after 10 minutes of pressure, and the edges gape open, what should you do?
Seek emergency medical care or call 911.
A person outside in the cold has grayish-white patches on the skin, numb ears, nose, fingers, or feet, and may be confused or shivering violently. Should you call 911?
Yes-Frost Bite
True or False: First aid kits are only useful for big emergencies
False – they’re important for minor injuries too