Merit Badge Basics: Health & Safety
This worksheet covers fundamental concepts of health, safety, and first aid relevant to earning a merit badge, suitable for 8th-grade Physical Education.
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Merit Badge Basics: Health & Safety
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge on basic health, safety, and first aid principles essential for merit badge activities.
1. Which of the following is the most important step to take FIRST when encountering an injured person?
Call for emergency services (911/112)
Administer first aid immediately
Check the scene for safety
Move the injured person to a comfortable spot
2. What is the primary purpose of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?
To stop bleeding
To restore breathing and circulation
To prevent infection
To treat broken bones
3. A is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid.
4. When treating a minor burn, you should cool the area with water for several minutes.
5. It is always safe to move an injured person if they are in a dangerous location.
True
False
6. Sunscreen should be applied only once a day, regardless of activity level.
True
False
7. List three essential items that should be in a basic first aid kit.
8. Describe one way to prevent dehydration during physical activity.