Choose the correct option.
3. What does the following road sign indicate?
A. Speed breaker ahead
B. Mountains ahead
C. Lake ahead
D. Narrow bridge ahead
Answer: A. Speed breaker ahead
4. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Statement 1: We should be careful while climbing up and down the stairs.
Statement 2: We should not play with sharp objects such as blades and knives.
A. Only statement 1 is correct.
B. Only statement 2 is correct.
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
Answer: C. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
c. Which of the following is NOT found in a first aid box?
I- Gauze
II- Pen
III- Cotton balls
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Both II and III
Answer: B. Only II (A pen is a stationery item and is not a standard part of a first aid box.)
d. Deepak got a cut at the point marked Y due to which his wound is bleeding heavily. At which point or points a tourniquet should be tied?
A. At point X
B. At point Y
C. Both points X and Y
D. Both points Y and Z
Answer: A. At point X (A tourniquet is tied between the wound and the heart to stop blood flow. Point X is closer to the heart than the wound at Y.)
2. Fill in the blanks.
a. We must cross the road at the zebra crossing.
b. An antiseptic cream should be applied to a cut or wound.
c. A paste of baking soda and water should be applied to burns.
d. Artificial ventilation helps to maintain oxygen supply to the person’s lungs and bloodstream until medical assistance arrives.
3. Answer the following questions in one sentence.
a. How does a splint help a person with a fracture?
A splint holds the broken bone in place to prevent further movement and injury.
b. Why should we not prick a blister?
We should not prick a blister because the skin over it protects the new skin growing underneath from infection.
c. When a person is injured, what are the 3Bs that need to be checked?
The 3Bs that need to be checked are Breathing, Bleeding, and Bones.
d. Why is a person with a nosebleed made to sit down and lean forward?
This position prevents blood from flowing down the throat, which could cause choking or nausea.
4. Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences.
a. Why should nylon clothes not be worn while cooking? What types of clothes should be worn instead of nylon clothes?
Nylon clothes are highly flammable and can melt onto the skin if they catch fire. Instead, one should wear clothes made of natural fibers like cotton, which are less likely to catch fire easily.
b. What should be done in the case of a chemical burn?
The affected area should be immediately flushed with a large amount of cool, running water for at least 20 minutes to remove the chemical. After washing, the area should be loosely covered with a sterile gauze bandage.
c. Suggest what first aid should be given in case of a sprain. Explain your answer.
The first aid for a sprain is the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This helps to reduce swelling, ease pain, and support the injured joint for faster healing.
d. What should we do if someone’s clothes catch fire? (write any two points)
- Immediately make the person stop, drop, and roll on the ground to smother the flames.
- Cover the person with a thick blanket or coat to cut off the air supply to the fire.
5. Give reasons for the following statements.
a. We should not switch any electrical appliance on or off when there is a leakage of cooking gas.
Turning an electrical appliance on or off can create a tiny spark. Since cooking gas is highly flammable, this spark can ignite the gas in the air, causing a fire or an explosion.
b. We tie a tourniquet in case of a snake bite.
A tourniquet is tied to slow the spread of venom from the bite site through the bloodstream to the rest of the body, which can help limit its poisonous effects. (Note: Modern first aid often advises against tight tourniquets and recommends a broad pressure bandage instead.)