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Curriculum: Safety And First AidGrades: 3–6Questions: 12Mode: Practice

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1. What is the first thing you should do for a small cut on your finger?

  1. Wash it with clean water and soap
  2. Rub dirt on it to stop the sting
  3. Ignore it and keep playing
  4. Put a bandage on it without cleaning it
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Answer: A. Wash it with clean water and soap
Washing a cut with clean water and soap removes dirt and germs, which helps prevent infection before you cover it.

2. In the United States, what number should you call in a real emergency?

  1. The weather line
  2. 555-1234
  3. 911
  4. A friend's cell phone
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Answer: C. 911
911 connects you to trained emergency dispatchers who can send police, firefighters, or an ambulance quickly.

3. If your clothes catch fire, what should you do?

  1. Wave your arms to put it out
  2. Run to find water
  3. Stop, drop, and roll
  4. Take the clothing off while running
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Answer: C. Stop, drop, and roll
Stopping, dropping to the ground, and rolling smothers the flames by cutting off the air that feeds the fire.

4. Which of these should you always tell a trusted adult about right away?

  1. You want a snack before dinner and feel a bit hungry
  2. You finished all of your homework and put it in your bag
  3. Someone is bleeding a lot or can't stop coughing
  4. You saw a bird outside the window building a nest
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Answer: C. Someone is bleeding a lot or can't stop coughing
Heavy bleeding or trouble breathing can become serious very fast, so an adult needs to know immediately so they can help or get medical care.

5. What is the best way to treat a minor burn from a hot stove?

  1. Cover it with a thick blanket
  2. Pop any blisters that form
  3. Cool it under cool running water
  4. Rub butter on it
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Answer: C. Cool it under cool running water
Cool running water lowers the skin temperature and helps reduce pain and damage from a minor burn.

6. Before crossing a street, what should you always do?

  1. Run as fast as possible
  2. Look both ways for cars
  3. Close your eyes and listen
  4. Wave at every driver
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Answer: B. Look both ways for cars
Looking both ways lets you check for moving cars from either direction so you can cross only when it is safe.

7. What should you always wear when riding a bicycle?

  1. Headphones
  2. A helmet
  3. Sunglasses
  4. A backpack
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Answer: B. A helmet
A helmet protects your head and brain if you fall or crash, which is why it is required safety gear for biking.

8. If you see someone choking and they cannot cough, talk, or breathe, what should you do?

  1. Give them water to drink
  2. Wait a few minutes to see if it clears
  3. Immediately get an adult or call for help
  4. Pat them gently on the back once and walk away
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Answer: C. Immediately get an adult or call for help
A person who cannot cough, talk, or breathe needs help right away, so getting an adult or calling for emergency help immediately gives them the best chance.

9. What is a good way to treat a mild bee sting that is red and itchy?

  1. Wash the area and apply a cold pack
  2. Squeeze it hard with your fingers
  3. Cover it with mud
  4. Scratch it until it stops itching
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Answer: A. Wash the area and apply a cold pack
Washing the sting site and using a cold pack helps clean the area and reduces swelling and discomfort.

10. Why should you never touch an electrical outlet or plugged-in device with wet hands?

  1. Water makes your hands cold and can cause numbness
  2. Wet hands can short out the wallpaper around the outlet
  3. Water blocks electricity, so the device may stop working properly
  4. Water conducts electricity and increases the risk of shock
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Answer: D. Water conducts electricity and increases the risk of shock
Water helps electricity travel more easily, so wet hands touching an outlet greatly increase the danger of an electric shock.

11. Which items belong in a basic first aid kit?

  1. Bandages, antiseptic wipes, and gauze
  2. Candy, stickers, and a small toy
  3. Sunglasses, a comb, and lip balm
  4. Video game controllers and spare batteries
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Answer: A. Bandages, antiseptic wipes, and gauze
Bandages, antiseptic wipes, and gauze are used to clean and cover wounds, which is the main purpose of a first aid kit.

12. If you get a nosebleed, what should you do?

  1. Sit down, lean slightly forward, and pinch the soft part of your nose
  2. Blow your nose hard right away to clear out all of the blood
  3. Lie flat on your back and rest until the bleeding slows down
  4. Tilt your head all the way back and hold a cold cloth on your forehead
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Answer: A. Sit down, lean slightly forward, and pinch the soft part of your nose
Sitting up, leaning slightly forward, and pinching the nose helps stop the bleeding and keeps blood from running down your throat.
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