Safety

Question 1

Fatal accident

Answer 1

Where someone is killed as a result of an accident

Question 2

Causes of accidents

Answer 2

People, faulty appliances, badly constructed bukidngs and careless storing of harmful substances

Question 3

Common home accidents

Answer 3

Burns, falls, cuts and poisoning

Question 4

Safety hazard

Answer 4

Anything that might be dangerous or cause an accident

Question 5

To avoid falls

Answer 5

Wipe up spills immediately
Don’t over polish floors
Avoid trialing flexes
Stairs should be well lit with a two way switch
Don’t leave clutter around

Question 6

Safety with medicines

Answer 6

Store in original container
Store in a locked cupboard
Throw away out of date medicine
Never use someone else’s prescribed medicine

Question 7

Fire safety

Answer 7

Use fire guards
Don’t hang clothes near an open fire
Don’t move portable heaters when Lit
Siwitcj off and unplug electrical appliances at night

Question 8

Small fire

Answer 8

Use a fire blacker/ extinguisher to put it out
Never use water on an electrical fire
Call fire bridge if unable to extinguishe

Question 9

Larger fire

Answer 9

Raise alarm
Evacuate everyone
Call fire brigade
Never re Enter

Question 10

Fire equipment

Answer 10

Smoke alarm
Fire guard
Fire blanket
Fire extinguisher

Question 11

Aims of first aid

Answer 11

Preserve aid
Prevent condition from worsening
Reassure victim and provide comfort

Question 12

In the case of a serious accident

Answer 12

Stay calm 
Call emergency services
Check for consciousness 
If unconscious, check for breathing 
If there’s a pulse, check for bleeding and apply pressure
Don’t move victim unless in danger
Don’t give them anything to eat or drink 
Make paintent comfortable and warm

Question 13

Burn

Answer 13

Caused by dry heat eg iron

Question 14

Scald

Answer 14

Caused by moist head eg hot liquid

Question 15

Small burns / scalds

Answer 15

Submerge area in cool water until pain eases
Spray with burn spray if wished
Cover with sterile dressing

Question 16

Major burns/ scales

Answer 16

If clothing is on fire, pour water on victim
Don’t remove clothes that are stuck to the wound
Cover any exposed areas With a clean dry cloth
Treat for shock by raising victims legs
Get medical help

Question 17

Cuts

Answer 17

If the cut is deep, apply pressure with a clean pad and get medical help

Question 18

Less serious cuts

Answer 18

Wash wound with warm water and antiseptic. Ensure there nothing embedded in the wound. Dry carefully and cover with clean dressing

Question 19

Nosebleed

Answer 19

Lean forward and squeeze nostrils

Question 20

Bee sting

Answer 20

Bread Soda

Question 21

Wasp sting

Answer 21

Vinegar

Question 22

Choking

Answer 22

Caused by a blockage in the airways

Question 23

Choking for children’s

Answer 23

Place child face down over knees and slap 4 times between shoulder blades

Question 24

Adults

Answer 24

Use heimoich manoeuvre ; stand behind Victim, clasp hands under rib cage and pull sharply in and up

Question 25

Falls : if victim is unable to move

Answer 25

Don’t move unless in danger . Cover and send for medical help

Question 26

Strain/ sprain

Answer 26

Apply cold compress to area for 30 mins to reduce swelling. Dry and wrap in a bandage rest and elevate

Question 27

Poisoning

Answer 27

If substance has been swallowed, bring to hospital immediately
Bring container
If unconscious, place in recovery portion
Make victim vomit if you’re sure the substances isn’t corrosive
If it is corrosive, give milk to neutralsise

Question 28

Fainting

Answer 28

Sit down and lean forward so head is between knees.

Question 29

First aid box should be

Answer 29

Well stocked
Conveniently placed
Clean and tidy
Out of reach of children

Question 30

Contents

Answer 30

Antiseptics
Cotton wool
Scissors
Plaster
Sterile bandage
Sterile dressing
Burn spray
Safety pins
Thermometer 
Tweezers
Surgical gloves