Simple First Aid

Question 1

Immediate care or treatment given to the injured

Answer 1

First aid

Question 2

Who do we inform in a first aid incident

Answer 2

Adults

Question 3

When the surface of the skin is damaged

Answer 3

Minor cut

Question 4

When skin comes into contact with something hot

Answer 4

Minor burns

Question 5

Caused by nose-picking, allergies, colds or injuries

Answer 5

Nosebleeds

Question 6

Crack or break in the bone

Answer 6

Fracture

Question 7

Injury to the joint where a bone is forced out of its normal position

Answer 7

Dislocation

Question 8

Injury to the ligament where there is a partial or complete tear

Answer 8

Sprain

Question 9

Injury to the muscle or tendon where there is a partial or complete tear

Answer 9

Strain

Question 10

Using a splint to immobilise the injured area

Answer 10

Protection

Question 11

Avoid physical activity that affects the injury until movements are pain-free

Answer 11

Rest

Question 12

Apply a cold pack for 10-15 minutes.

Answer 12

Ice

Question 13

Wrap a bandage snugly around the injury to reduce pain and swelling.

Answer 13

Compression

Question 14

Keep the injury above the level of the heart whenever possible, to reduce swelling.

Answer 14

Elevation

Question 15

A sports injury that recurs over an extended period of time.

Answer 15

Chronic injury