First Aid in GENERAL
Burns
Cuts and Scrapes
Bumps and Bruises
Mitchell Related Things
100

Why do we need to know first aid?

So that we can help ourselves, or someone else, if we are sick or hurt. 

100

What are some things you might accidentally do that could cause a burn??

- spilling a hot drink

- touching hot food 

- getting too close to a camp fire

100

If you get cut and it is bleeding, it is a good idea to put pressure (push down on the cut) to stop the bleeding. Should you push very softly, super hard, or somewhere in the middle, where it's not soft, but not overly hard?

Somewhere in the middle.

100

Steps to take when you twist an ankle. Fill in the missing word.

Rest

I _ _    HINT: It's reallllllllly cold!!!

Compression

Elevation

ICE!!!

100

What is yoked.

well muscled; powerfully built

200

What's one thing you should do when you're figuring out "steps to care?"

               

Stay calm. 

200

IF you get burned by something hot, should you run it under really cold water??


                           YES or NO

NO 

You should use cool water, and if possible, a wet towel (with cool water) on the burned area. 

200

You fell off of your bike on a busy street. Your leg has a small scrape and it hurts, but you are okay. What should you do next?

* Get a bandaid

* Move yourself away from the street

Move yourself away from the street

300

True or False:

First aid is knowing how to help yourself or someone if they become suddenly ill or injured.

TRUE!!! 

300

Blisters are common when burns are healing. 

True or False:

You should try and break open the burn blisters yourself.

FALSE!!! 

Let the blisters heal on their own!

300

Can you take a bandaid off without pain??

300

Despite Mrs. Deparde's choice of footwear of high heels for APE she was running very fast! You were trying not to get tagged by her and you twisted your ankle. 

What are some steps to take care of your ankle?

Rest your body/body part that hurts.

Put some ice on your ankle. 

Put your foot up on a chair/pillow.

Wrap your ankle.

300

Mr Mitchell, was trying to make Mr Gigliotti coffee during Third block health class; and he slipped and spilled hot water all over his arms and legs. Their wasnt any towel around four he two use, but their was ice. Mr. Mitchell grabbed the ice and put it on the burn

good or BAD idea??


Good idea or bad idea????

Bad idea. You don't want to put ice on burns after it happens (cool water, on a towel if you have it). 

400

Before putting on a bandaid, is it VERY important to clean the area first??

YES!!

Cleaning the area will help kill germs and bacteria to help the area heal.

500

You leaned down to get something under your desk. When you stood up, you bumped your head on the desk. 

You stayed calm, took a breath and realized that you were ok but you had a bump on your head. 

What can you put on the bump to help make it feel better and keep from swelling?

Ice!