Name: ________________________
Block: __________
Quiz on: ___________
4A Safety and Emergency Preparedness
1. Damian and Joseph see an elderly adult collapse while walking on the sidewalk. Using the Check-CallCare strategy, how should they respond to this emergency?
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2. Staying hydrated is important in preventing injuries. How much water should you drink daily?
a. 8 glasses
b. 40 oz
c. ½ your body weight
d. 3 gallons
3. Which of the following situations would be an emergency in which someone should call 911 for help?
a. A person stumbles and falls, but gets up
b. A person trips and scrapes his knee
c. A person has chest pains and trouble breathing
d. A person hits her thumb with a hammer
4. Brody is riding in the car with his older brother Blake, and Blake received a text. What should Brody
do?
a. Say nothing to Blake because he’s an experienced driver so it’s ok for him to respond to the
text.
b. Tell Blake to just call him back while he’s driving because it’s less distracting.
c. Offer to read the text out loud to him and respond to the text for him.
d. Turn up the radio really loud so Blake can’t hear if he gets another message.
6.1 Describe basic first aid and emergency procedures for treatment of sunburn, injuries to
the head, teeth, and eyes (i)
6.2 Use a decision-making process to determine when medical assistance is needed (i)
Explain the importance of accepting responsibility for personal actions to avoid risktaking behaviors and injury (g)
6.3 Develop a plan to remain injury free that includes avoiding risk-taking behaviors and
using protective gear (g)
First Aid – the care first given to an injured or ill person until regular medical care can be supplied
Check-Call-Care
Check: _______________________________________; only more the victim if he or she is in danger
Call: ________________________
Care: ______________________________________
How to determine if medical assistance is needed? A victim’s life is considered to be in danger if the
person…
 has ___________ breathing
 has ____ heartbeat
 is bleeding severely
 is choking
 has swallowed poison
 has been severely _________
Help is required immediately. Call for help, dial 911.
1. While playing Capture the Flag in your backyard with friends, Travis and Shannon collide. Travis notices
one of his teeth fell out when he collided with Shannon. What should you do to help Travis in this
situation?
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Emergency procedures for treatment of injuries to the head, teeth, and eyes
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Get ___________; or ______________________________________
Remain calm
Help the injured person to remain calm. “Help is on the way”
2. List risk-taking behaviors that may lead to injuries.
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3. Explain how accepting responsibility for risk-taking behaviors could lead to less injuries.
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Treatment for Sunburn
1. Get out of the sun – preferably indoors
2. Take frequent cool baths or showers – pat your skin, leaving a little water
3. Use a moisturizer with aloe vera to soothe the skin
4. Take an OTC medicine to reduce swelling, redness, and discomfort
5. Drink plenty of water
*If a blister forms, leave it alone. The blister helps to prevent infection.
*Wear protective clothing while your skin heals
Preventing Injuries
___________________ includes sports clothing and safety equipment (helmets, protective pads, goggles)
Staying ______________ is also important in preventing injuries. You should drink approximately half of your
body weight in ounces daily. __________ (body weight) divided by 2 = ___________ oz.
Warming up and ___________ before physical activity helps to reduce the risk of injury by increasing the
elasticity (______________) of the muscles.
4. Similar to “treatment for sunburn” listed above, write the steps you will take to avoid injury.
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________________________
Treating Injuries
PRICE
P_________ the injured part from further injury.
R ________ the injured part.
I ________ the part using an ice pack.
C ___________, or put pressure on, the part using an elastic bandage. This will keep the injury from swelling.
E ___________ the injured part above the level of the heart.