Examples of Minor Injuries You Can Treat With Basic First Aid.

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🩹 Cuts and Scrapes: Clean the wound with mild soap and water. Apply an antiseptic and cover with a sterile bandage. Change the bandage daily.
• 🔥 Minor Burns: Cool the burn immediately under cool (not cold) running water for 10-20 minutes. Apply a sterile, non-adhesive bandage. Do not apply butter or ointments.
• 🤕 Bruises: Apply ice packs to the bruised area for 15-20 minutes at a time, several times a day. Elevate the injured limb if possible.
• 🤕 Sprains: Use the R.I.C.E. method: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Seek medical attention if pain is severe or if you cannot bear weight.
• 🤧 Nosebleeds: Sit upright and lean forward slightly. Pinch the soft part of your nose just below the bony ridge for 10-15 minutes without releasing.
• 🦟 Insect Bites/Stings: Wash the area with soap and water. Apply a cold compress. Use antihistamine cream or calamine lotion to relieve itching. Remove stinger if present.
• ☀️ Sunburn: Cool the skin with cool compresses or a cool bath. Apply aloe vera lotion. Stay hydrated.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is the FIRST step in treating a minor cut?
   1. Applying antibiotic ointment
   2. Covering with a bandage
   3. Cleaning with soap and water
   4. Applying ice


2. What should you NOT apply to a minor burn?
   1. Cool running water
   2. Aloe vera
   3. Butter
   4. Sterile bandage


3. The R.I.C.E. method is used for which type of injury?
   1. Nosebleeds
   2. Sprains
   3. Sunburns
   4. Insect bites


4. How long should you pinch your nose when treating a nosebleed?
   1. 2-3 minutes
   2. 5-7 minutes
   3. 10-15 minutes
   4. 20-25 minutes


5. What is the best way to relieve itching from an insect bite?
   1. Applying heat
   2. Applying pressure
   3. Using antihistamine cream
   4. Ignoring it


6. What is the best treatment for sunburn?
   1. Applying butter
   2. Applying ice directly to the skin
   3. Cool compresses and aloe vera
   4. Applying a heating pad


7. What is the first step you should take after getting stung by a bee?
   1. Apply ice
   2. Remove the stinger
   3. Take an antihistamine
   4. Wash the area with soap and water