4 First Aid
Exercises
1 (A) Complete the following statements by choosing the correct words
from the brackets :
(assured, training, worsening, Betadine, First Aid)
(1) The main objective of
first aid is to prevent the patient's medical
condition from
worsening to save the person from serious injury or death.
(2) Due to the reduction of swelling and pain, the injured person is
assured of recovery from mental shock.
(3) First Aid in serious, life-threatening situations requires special
training.
(4)
Betadine is an antiseptic medicine.
Q. 2 Answer the following questions in one sentence:
(1)What is First?
Ans.
Immediate care, first assistance or treatment of a patient
suffering from illness in an emergency situation.
(2) Write the three principles of First Aid.
Ans.
Preparedness, Getting help and Medical tag are the three
principles of first Aid.
(3) What are the essential qualities of a First Aider?
Ans.
Having basic knowledge and skill to take the right action
without fear and confusion with training.
(4) What is the nature of the injuries?
Ans.
Injuries can be open, closed deep cuts or scraps. They can be
internal or external.
Q.3 Answer in brief:
(1) What are the PRICE principles of First Aid?
Ans.
P = Prevention from worsening the situation.
R = Rest the injured area. (Rest)
I= Reduce swelling and pain by using an ice bag.
C=(compression) wrap the injured area to limit swelling or provide support.
E= (Elevation) Elevate the injured area above the level of the heart to reduce
swelling and pain.
(2) Write in your own words the importance of knowing
how to administer First Aid.
Ans.
i) First Aid is crucial for immediate care, preventing
worsening and saving lives by providing quick and
appropriate actions.
ii) It promotes recovery, increasing, safety awareness, and
empowers individuals.
(3) Write any two guidance/protocols of First Aid.
Ans.
i) D: Disability: Checking the patient's ability to respond to pain,
noise, etc,
Defibrillation:Helping the patient's heart to return to a normal
rhythm.
Deadly Bleeding: To know the symptoms of Bleeding.
ii) E: Exposure: Checking the patient's body for any marks of
injury, bleeding, trauma, etc.
(4) Make a list of essential items in a First Aid kit.
Ans.
i) Spray-pain Killer,
ii) spray - for the wound,
iii) Burnol, neomycin, soframycin,
iv) Smelling salts,
v) Anacin, crocin,
vi) Tincture iodine,
vii) Tincture benzoin,
viii) Boric powder,
ix) Potassium permanganate, etc.