Inferencing
Sam fell off his bike. His knee is scraped, red, and bleeding a little. What first aid item would help and why?
A bandage, because it covers the cut and helps stop bleeding.
Someone gets a small cut during art class. What are two steps you should take?
Clean the cut and put on a bandage.
Put these steps in order: clean the wound • put on a bandage • wash hands
Wash hands → Clean the wound → Put on a bandage
If someone is bleeding, you should apply ____ to stop the blood.
apply pressure
Question: You get a paper cut from a book.
A) Lick it
B) Put on a bandage
B) Put on a bandage
Lily is holding her wrist after falling. It is swollen but not bleeding. What injury might she have and what should be done first?
She might have a sprain. She should rest the wrist and apply ice.
A student scrapes their elbow outside. The nurse is not nearby. What should you do first?
Clean the wound or get an adult for help.
What do you do first when someone gets a small cut?
Answer: Wash your hands.
For a small burn, you should use ___ water.
cool
you trip, but nothing hurts and there’s no blood. What should you do?
Answer: Take a breath and keep going.
A classmate feels dizzy, looks pale, and hasn’t eaten all day. What might be happening and what should you do?
They may have low blood sugar. They should sit down and get food or help from an adult.
You see a classmate with a nosebleed. What should they do with their head and hands?
Tilt head slightly forward and pinch the nose.
Question: Someone touches something hot. What should they do first?
Answer: Put the burn under cool water.
Before giving first aid, you should always ___ your hands.
wash
Question: True or False: Bandages are for decoration only.
Answer: False
After touching a hot pan, Alex’s hand turns red. Is this okay?
No
A student is stung by a bee and has no trouble breathing. What is the first step?
Remove the stinger if possible and apply ice.
Question: A student feels dizzy. What are two things they should do?
Answer: Sit down and tell an adult.
If an injury is serious, you should call ____ or get an adult.
911
Question: Someone sneezes and drops their snack. Should you eat it?
Answer: No
Jordan is coughing, grabbing his throat, and cannot talk. What does this tell you?
He may be choking and needs help right away.
Someone feels faint during recess. What should they do before standing?
Sit or lie down and rest.
Question: If someone is hurt at school, what should you do first and next?
Answer: Tell an adult and follow their instructions.
A bandage helps protect a wound from ____
Germs/Dirt/Infections
Question: If your shoe gives you a blister, what helps protect it?
Answer: A bandage