1. Test your knowledge on First Aid

2. What are the main causes of death if a person has an accident?

3. Shock Cuts, bleeding Choking The heart stops working

4. Burns If someone suffers a burn how should you treat it?

5. Cold water – 10 to 20 mins Wrap in sterile dressing or cling film Seek medical advice

6. What could be a side effect when someone has an accident?

7. Shock How should you treat this?

8. Elevate the legs and feet (to assist with the supply of blood / oxygen to the heart) Keep the person warm Do not give food or drink

9. If a person is bleeding, what can you do to try to stop this?

10. Put pressure on the cut Lift the limbs – elevation (to slow down the blood flow to the heart)

11. Strains and Sprains What does: R I C E mean?

12. Rest Ice Comfortable Elevate

13. What are the essential items to be included in a First Aid box, in a kitchen?

14. Blue plasters Triangular bandage Disposable gloves Alcohol free cleansing wipes Dressing (with a pad on) Space blanket Face shield

15. Questions Which colour plaster is used in kitchens and why? If someone has a small cut on their hand what should they do? If someone suffers a minor burn to their hand, what should they do?

16. Past Paper question on First Aid

17. What is the first aid treatment for (i)a small cut, [2] (ii) a minor burn? [2]

18. Answers – from the mark scheme Q.1 Award 2 marks each for the correct treatment of both a cut and a burn. (i) a cut – wash, dry and apply a blue (detectable) waterproof plaster. If bleeding persists apply pressure. (Clean or wash & covered. No colour only 1). (ii) a burn – run under COLD running water for at least 10 minutes or until stinging sensation stops. For fat burns or burns larger than a 10p piece, seek medical help. (If no time – award 1) [2]