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.

dosage
First Aid
Prescriptions
Pain Killers
Explanation:

2. What is a sprain?

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

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

sprain
drowning
fainting
fracture
Explanation:

4. What is fainting?

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

5. Breaking of bone is called __.

fracture
Fainting
drowning
sprain
Explanation:

6. When one is cut __ comes out.

oxygen
water
fluid
blood
Explanation:

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

hospital
church
temple
school
Explanation:

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

air
water
help
first Aid
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?

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

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

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

Ignore the burn
Immerse the burn in cold water or cover with a clean, damp cloth
Apply butter on the burn
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?

Pat them on the back
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Ignore them
Give them water to drink
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
Pouring water over it
Applying a bandage immediately
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
Elevate the injured limb
Apply heat to the injured area
Ignore the injury
Explanation:

Elevating the injured limb helps reduce swelling and pain.

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

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

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

Pat them on the back vigorously
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Wait for the person to cough it out
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?

Rub dirt on the cut
Apply ice to 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 can hear you
If they have a headache
Their temperature
If they are breathing
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?

Give them water to drink
Pat them on the back
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Hit their back with a hammer
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
Run cool water over the burn
Apply butter to 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?

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

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

Elevate the ankle and apply an ice pack
Apply heat to reduce swelling
Walk on it to make it stronger
Massage the ankle vigorously
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
Try to hold them down
Restrain them to prevent movement
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?

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

Run the burn under cold water
Rub ice on the burn
Apply butter
Wrap the burn with a bandage
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
Do the Heimlich maneuver
Ask them to cough
Give them a drink
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?

Wash the wound with clean water and apply pressure
Pour salt on the wound
Wrap the wound tightly with a dirty cloth
Elevate the wound above the heart
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
Put tissue in both nostrils
Offer them a cold drink
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?

Slap their face
Lay them flat on their back
Elevate their legs
Give them water to drink
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
Clear the area around them and protect their head
Hold them down
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?

Put a dirty bandage on the cut
Rinse the cut with dirty water
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?

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

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

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

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