JSS 1 Physical and Health Education Flashcards: First Aid for Bleeding, Fainting, Bites and Stings

Question 1

What is first aid?

Accepted Answer

Immediate temporary care given until appropriate medical help is available.

Question 2

What is the first priority on arriving at an emergency scene?

Accepted Answer

Check that the scene is safe before approaching.

Question 3

What should be done for severe bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and apply firm direct pressure with a clean dressing.

Question 4

What should be done if blood soaks through the first dressing?

Accepted Answer

Add another dressing on top and maintain pressure.

Question 5

Why should gloves be worn when treating bleeding?

Accepted Answer

They reduce contact with blood and possible infection.

Question 6

What is fainting?

Accepted Answer

A brief loss of consciousness caused by temporarily reduced blood flow to the brain.

Question 7

What should be done for a person who feels faint but is breathing normally?

Accepted Answer

Lay the person down, raise the legs if safe, loosen tight clothing and provide fresh air.

Question 8

What should be done if an unconscious person is breathing normally?

Accepted Answer

Call for emergency help and place them in the recovery position if no spinal injury is suspected.

Question 9

What should be done if a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally?

Accepted Answer

Call emergency services and begin CPR if trained, using an AED if available.

Question 10

What is shock in first aid?

Accepted Answer

A life-threatening failure of adequate blood circulation to body tissues.

Question 11

How should suspected shock be managed while awaiting help?

Accepted Answer

Lay the person down if safe, keep them warm, control bleeding and monitor breathing.

Question 12

What is the correct first aid for a suspected snakebite?

Accepted Answer

Keep the person still, immobilise the limb, remove tight items and seek emergency care.

Question 13

Why should a tourniquet not be applied to snakebite without specific medical direction?

Accepted Answer

It can damage tissue and does not safely remove venom.

Question 14

What should be done after a cat bite that breaks the skin?

Accepted Answer

Wash thoroughly with soap and running water and seek medical advice promptly.

Question 15

Why must a bite from a potentially rabid animal receive urgent medical attention?

Accepted Answer

Rabies is fatal after symptoms begin but can be prevented with prompt treatment.

Question 16

What is the first action after a bee sting when the stinger remains?

Accepted Answer

Remove it promptly by scraping or another safe method, then clean and cool the area.

Question 17

What should be done for signs of severe allergic reaction after a sting?

Accepted Answer

Call emergency services immediately and use prescribed adrenaline if available and trained.

Question 18

What should be done for a suspected scorpion sting?

Accepted Answer

Keep the person calm, clean the site, use a cool compress and seek medical advice urgently.

Question 19

Which action is NOT safe first aid: direct pressure for bleeding, recovery position for normal breathing, giving drinks to an unconscious person, or calling for help?

Accepted Answer

giving drinks to an unconscious person

Question 20

Why must a first aider monitor breathing and responsiveness?

Accepted Answer

The casualty’s condition can change and require urgent CPR or other help.

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