Big First Aid Lesson Primary Quiz
Head injuries
If someone has bumped their head, it is best to give them a hot pack wrapped in a
cloth to hold against their injury.
True or False
Part of the treatment for dealing with a head injury, is checking the casualty’s level
of response.
True of False
Asthma Attack
What organ does asthma affect?
a) Heart
b) Lungs
c) Brain
d) Liver
It is best to lay a person down who is having breathing difficulties.
True or False
Soft tissue injuries
A sprain is when you twist a joint, like an ankle, and you tear the tissues around that
joint.
True or False
What does RICE stand for when treating a sprain? Circle the correct word/s.
R
Rest
or
Run around
I
Immediately apply heat
or
C
Comfortable support or
Compress & bandage tightly
E
Elevation
or
Ice
Encourage to leave the injury on low
Allergic reaction
Once you have decided someone is suffering a severe allergic reaction, you then
need to phone 999 for an ambulance straight away.
True or False
A person who has an allergic reaction will always have difficulty in breathing.
True or False
Draw a line to match the conditions to their signs and symptoms
Asthma attack
Difficulty in breathing
Wheezing
Swelling of the tongue and throat
Itchy or puffy eyes
Signs of shock
Soft tissue injury
Allergic reaction
Head injury
Difficulty in breathing
Wheezing
Coughing
Distress
Grey-blue tinge to lips
Brief unconsciousness
Head wound
Dizziness
Feeling sick
Headache
Confusion
Pain and tenderness
Difficulty in moving
Swelling and bruising
What injuries and conditions need to go to hospital? Circle the answers.
Severe asthma attack
An asthma attack sufferer who is now breathing normally
Severe allergic reaction with breathing difficulties
A sprained ankle (unless the pain is severe, or they can’t use their limb at all)
A casualty with a head injury who is losing consciousness and keeps being sick