First Aid Basics
This worksheet covers fundamental first aid knowledge and procedures for Grade 8 Physical Education students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of basic first aid principles and practices.
1. What are the three basic P's of first aid?
Prevent, Protect, Provide
Preserve life, Prevent worsening, Promote recovery
Pause, Plan, Proceed
Prioritize, Perform, Perfect
2. What is the first thing you should do when encountering an unconscious person?
Give them water
Check for responsiveness and breathing
Call their family
Move them to a comfortable position
3. A burn that causes blisters and is very painful is classified as a degree burn.
4. When someone is experiencing a nosebleed, they should lean slightly forward and pinch their nostrils for at least minutes.
5. It is always safe to move an injured person before assessing their injuries.
True
False
6. Applying ice directly to a sprained ankle can help reduce swelling and pain.
True
False
7. List three essential items you would find in a basic first aid kit.
8. Identify three items in the first aid kit pictured below and explain their uses.
