Primary 4 Social and Citizenship Studies Flashcards: Types of Accidents and Basic First Aid Responses

Question 1

What is accident?

Accepted Answer

an unplanned event that suddenly causes harm or damage

Question 2

Which concept or response matches this situation: A person is unexpectedly injured in a road collision.

Accepted Answer

accident

Question 3

What is burn?

Accepted Answer

an injury caused by dry heat, fire, electricity or a hot object

Question 4

Which concept or response matches this situation: A child touches a hot metal surface.

Accepted Answer

burn

Question 5

What is scald?

Accepted Answer

an injury caused by wet heat such as hot liquid or steam

Question 6

Which concept or response matches this situation: Hot water spills onto a person’s arm.

Accepted Answer

scald

Question 7

What is bruise?

Accepted Answer

a discoloured mark caused by damaged blood vessels under the skin

Question 8

Which concept or response matches this situation: A knocked knee becomes swollen and dark.

Accepted Answer

bruise

Question 9

What is first aid?

Accepted Answer

immediate help given before professional medical care arrives

Question 10

Which concept or response matches this situation: A trained person helps an injured pupil while an ambulance is coming.

Accepted Answer

first aid

Question 11

What is cool running water?

Accepted Answer

the correct immediate cooling treatment for a minor burn or scald

Question 12

Which concept or response matches this situation: A helper cools the injured skin for at least ten minutes.

Accepted Answer

cool running water

Question 13

What is wrapped cold pack?

Accepted Answer

a safe first-aid treatment that reduces bruise pain and swelling

Question 14

Which concept or response matches this situation: Ice is wrapped in a towel and placed gently on a bruise.

Accepted Answer

wrapped cold pack

Question 15

What is scene safety?

Accepted Answer

checking danger before approaching an accident victim

Question 16

Which concept or response matches this situation: A helper watches for traffic and fire before going closer.

Accepted Answer

scene safety

Question 17

What is avoid moving the victim?

Accepted Answer

leaving an injured person still unless immediate danger requires movement

Question 18

Which concept or response matches this situation: A road victim may have a spinal injury, so helpers wait for professionals.

Accepted Answer

avoid moving the victim

Question 19

What is reassurance?

Accepted Answer

calm, kind support given to an injured person

Question 20

Which concept or response matches this situation: A helper stays nearby and says that emergency help is coming.

Accepted Answer

reassurance

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