Grade 3 Hygiene And Nutrition – Common accidents and basic first aid Quiz

1. __ is the first help given to an injured person before going to the hospital.

Prescriptions
First Aid
Pain Killers
dosage
Explanation:

2. What is a sprain?

Temporary loss of consciousness.
A twist of the joint.
Breaking of a bone.
When a person dies under the water.
Explanation:

3. When a person dies in water it is called __.

fainting
fracture
drowning
sprain
Explanation:

4. What is fainting?

When a person dies under the water.
A twist of the joint.
Breaking of a bone.
Temporary loss of consciousness.
Explanation:

5. Breaking of bone is called __.

Fainting
sprain
drowning
fracture
Explanation:

6. When one is cut __ comes out.

fluid
oxygen
blood
water
Explanation:

7. After giving an injured person first aid we should send them to __.

temple
hospital
school
church
Explanation:

8. To save life in an accident, the victim is given __.

air
first Aid
help
water
Explanation:

9. Fire, pins and broken glasses are all __ things at home.

useful
advantageous
safe
dangerous
Explanation:

10. What should you do if you cut yourself while cooking?

Rub salt on the wound
Ignore the cut
Wash the wound with soap and water, apply antiseptic, and bandage it
Apply sugar on the wound
Explanation:

It is important to clean the wound to prevent infection. Applying antiseptic and bandaging it will aid in the healing process.

11. If someone accidentally swallows a poisonous substance, what should you do?

Induce vomiting
Call the nearest poison control center or hospital immediately
Ignore it
Make the person drink more water
Explanation:

It is important to seek professional help in case of ingesting a poisonous substance as inducing vomiting can sometimes cause more harm.

12. What should you do if a person faints?

Slap the person's face to wake them up
Ignore the person
Lay the person on their back, elevate their legs, and loosen any tight clothing
Give them water to drink
Explanation:

This position helps to ensure proper blood flow to the brain and can help the person to recover from fainting.

13. If someone has a severe burn, what should you do?

Apply butter on the burn
Ignore the burn
Immerse the burn in cold water or cover with a clean, damp cloth
Wrap the burn in a towel
Explanation:

Cooling the burn helps to alleviate pain and prevent further damage to the skin. Do not apply butter or ice directly on the burn.

14. What should you do if someone is choking?

Give them water to drink
Pat them on the back
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Ignore them
Explanation:

The Heimlich maneuver is a first aid technique used to treat choking in which forceful abdominal thrusts are applied to dislodge an obstruction in the airway.

15. What is the correct first step to take in the case of a small cut or scrape?

Wiping it with a dirty cloth
Cleaning the wound with soap and water
Applying a bandage immediately
Pouring water over it
Explanation:

Cleaning the wound with soap and water helps prevent infection and promotes healing.

16. If someone sprains their ankle, what should you do?

Massage the injury
Ignore the injury
Elevate the injured limb
Apply heat to the injured area
Explanation:

Elevating the injured limb helps reduce swelling and pain.

17. What should you do if someone gets a nosebleed?

Lean them forward and pinch the soft part of their nose
Lay them on their back
Have them blow their nose hard
Ignore the nosebleed
Explanation:

Leaning the person forward and pinching their nose helps stop the bleeding and prevents choking.

18. What is the best way to treat a minor burn?

Cover the burn with a towel
Apply ice directly to the burn
Use butter on the burn
Run the burn under cold water
Explanation:

Running the burn under cold water helps cool the skin and relieve pain.

19. If someone is choking and cannot speak, what should you do?

Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Wait for the person to cough it out
Pat them on the back vigorously
Give them a drink of water
Explanation:

The Heimlich maneuver can help dislodge the object obstructing the airway.

20. What should you do if someone has a cut that is bleeding?

Apply ice to the cut
Rub dirt on the cut
Run cold water over the cut
Put pressure on the cut with a clean cloth
Explanation:

Putting pressure on the cut with a clean cloth helps to stop the bleeding and prevent infection.

21. If someone is unconscious, what is the first thing you should check for?

If they have a headache
If they are breathing
Their temperature
If they can hear you
Explanation:

Checking if the person is breathing is essential as it determines if CPR needs to be administered.

22. What should you do if someone is choking?

Pat them on the back
Give them water to drink
Hit their back with a hammer
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Explanation:

The Heimlich maneuver is a technique used to dislodge an object stuck in the throat and should be performed immediately on someone choking.

23. What is the best way to treat a burn?

Cover the burn with a bandage
Put ice on the burn
Apply butter to the burn
Run cool water over the burn
Explanation:

Running cool water over a burn helps to cool the skin and alleviate pain. It is important not to use butter or ice on a burn as it can make it worse.

24. If someone is bleeding heavily, what should you do?

Give them a painkiller
Apply pressure to the wound and call for help
Apply a tourniquet above the wound
Elevate the wound above the heart
Explanation:

Applying pressure to the wound helps to stop bleeding, and calling for help ensures they receive medical attention quickly.

25. What is the correct way to clean a wound?

Cover the wound with a dirty cloth
Carefully wash the wound with soap and water
Leave the wound open to air out
Rub alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on the wound
Explanation:

Cleaning a wound with soap and water helps to remove dirt and bacteria, reducing the risk of infection. Using alcohol or hydrogen peroxide can damage the tissue.

26. If someone has a nosebleed, what should they do?

Blow their nose hard
Pinch the soft part of their nose
Tilt their head back
Put tissue in their nostrils
Explanation:

Pinching the soft part of the nose helps to apply pressure and stop the bleeding. Tilting the head back can cause blood to flow down the throat.

27. What is the best way to help a sprained ankle?

Massage the ankle vigorously
Elevate the ankle and apply an ice pack
Walk on it to make it stronger
Apply heat to reduce swelling
Explanation:

Elevating the ankle and applying ice helps to reduce swelling and ease pain. Walking on a sprained ankle can make the injury worse.

28. If someone is having a seizure, what should you do?

Put something in their mouth
Restrain them to prevent movement
Try to hold them down
Move objects away to prevent injury
Explanation:

During a seizure, it is important to protect the person from harming themselves by moving objects away. Never put anything in their mouth or try to restrain them.

29. What is the first step in treating a minor burn?

Blow on the burn
Cover the burn with a bandage
Run cold water over the burn
Apply a burn cream
Explanation:

Running cold water over a burn helps to cool the skin and prevent further damage. Applying burn cream or covering the burn should come after cooling it.

30. What is the first thing you should do when someone gets a burn?

Wrap the burn with a bandage
Apply butter
Run the burn under cold water
Rub ice on the burn
Explanation:

The correct choice is to run the burn under cold water to cool down the area and prevent further damage to the skin.

31. If someone is choking, what should you do?

Hit their back
Give them a drink
Ask them to cough
Do the Heimlich maneuver
Explanation:

The correct choice is to do the Heimlich maneuver to help dislodge the object blocking their airway.

32. What should you do if someone cuts themselves and is bleeding?

Wrap the wound tightly with a dirty cloth
Pour salt on the wound
Elevate the wound above the heart
Wash the wound with clean water and apply pressure
Explanation:

The correct choice is to wash the wound with clean water to prevent infection and apply pressure to stop the bleeding.

33. What should you do if someone has a nosebleed?

Pinch their nose and lean forward
Offer them a cold drink
Put tissue in both nostrils
Tilt their head back
Explanation:

The correct choice is to pinch their nose and lean forward to help stop the bleeding and prevent blood from going down their throat.

34. What should you do if someone faints?

Lay them flat on their back
Elevate their legs
Give them water to drink
Slap their face
Explanation:

The correct choice is to lay them flat on their back to improve blood flow to the brain and prevent injury from falling.

35. What should you do if someone is having a seizure?

Move them to a hard surface
Put a spoon in their mouth
Hold them down
Clear the area around them and protect their head
Explanation:

The correct choice is to clear the area around them to prevent injury and protect their head from hitting hard surfaces.

36. If someone has a deep cut, what should you do?

Rinse the cut with dirty water
Put a dirty bandage on the cut
Apply antibiotic ointment and cover the cut with a clean bandage
Let the cut air dry
Explanation:

The correct choice is to apply antibiotic ointment and cover the cut with a clean bandage to prevent infection and promote healing.

37. How should you treat a bee sting?

Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
Squeeze the stinger out
Apply heat to the area
Scrape the stinger off with a credit card
Explanation:

The correct choice is to scrape the stinger off with a credit card to prevent more venom from entering the skin.

38. What should you do if someone has a small burn?

Put an egg on the burn
Apply toothpaste
Run the burn under cold water and cover with a clean cloth
Rub dirt on the burn
Explanation:

The correct choice is to run the burn under cold water to cool it down, then cover it with a clean cloth to protect it from infection.

39. What is the correct way to clean a wound?

Rub gently with a dirty cloth
Use clean water and mild soap
Use dirty water
Let it heal on its own
Explanation:

The correct choice is to clean the wound with clean water and mild soap to prevent infection and help it heal faster.