First Aid Basics
A Grade 9 Physical Education worksheet covering essential first aid knowledge and procedures.
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First Aid Basics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. This worksheet will assess your understanding of basic first aid principles and procedures.
1. What is the primary purpose of first aid?
To replace professional medical care
To provide immediate, temporary care to an injured or ill person
To diagnose and treat serious medical conditions
To administer prescription medications
2. Before providing first aid, what is the most important step to ensure your safety?
Call 911 immediately
Check the scene for hazards
Ask the injured person for consent
Put on gloves
3. When an unconscious person is breathing normally, you should place them in the position.
4. A universal precaution to prevent the spread of infection is to wear when providing first aid.
5. It is always safe to move an injured person before assessing their injuries.
True
False
6. For a minor cut, washing with soap and water is an appropriate first aid step.
True
False
7. List three essential items that should be in a basic first aid kit.
Match the first aid term to its description.
8. CPR
a. Sudden illness caused by a temporary lack of blood flow to the brain.
9. Choking
b. A technique used to help someone who has stopped breathing and whose heart has stopped.
10. Fainting
c. When an object obstructs the airway, preventing breathing.