1. When Do People Do First Aid?
First aid is performed during emergencies to provide immediate care for injuries or medical conditions until professional help arrives. Examples include:
- Bleeding
- Choking
- Burns
- Nose bleed
2. What Are the ABCs of First Aid? When Do You Use It?
- A – Airway: Check if the airway is clear of obstructions.
- B – Breathing: Ensure the person is breathing adequately.
- C – Circulation: Check for a pulse or any signs of life.
3. What Is CPR and When Do You Use It?
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a life-saving technique used when a person is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping.
+ How do use it:
- Call emergency services.
- Begin chest compressions (push hard and fast on the center of the chest).
- Provide rescue breaths if trained to do so.
Seek Professional Help: Call emergency services if the bleeding is severe or doesn’t stop.
5. How Do You Treat Someone Who Is Choking on Food?
Encourage Coughing: If they can speak or breathe, let them try to dislodge the object by coughing
6. What Are the 3 Levels of Burns, and How Do You Treat Them?
First-Degree Burns: Affects only the top layer of skin (redness, pain).
Cool the burn with running water for 10–20 minutes.
Second-Degree Burns: Affects deeper layers of skin (blisters, swelling).
- Cool the area with water.
- Cover with a sterile, non-stick bandage.
Third-Degree Burns: Affects all skin layers (charred or white skin, no pain due to nerve damage).
7. How Do You Treat Nosebleeds?
- Sit and Lean Forward: This prevents blood from going down the throat.
- Pinch the Nose: Use your thumb and index finger to squeeze the soft part of the nose for 5–10 minutes.