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Date:, , 8., 1 Safety and First Aid, 1. Fill in the blanks., a) __Road signs_ gives us information about the road and the area surrounding it., a) A tourniquet is used in case of heavy bleeding from a wound., a) If a person is injured, he should be checked for the 3Bs:__Breathing_; Bleeding; and Bones, a) In order to prevent the movement of the fractured part, a sling can be used., , 2. State whether the following statements are true or false., a) In case of chemical burns, use plenty of water to wash off the chemicals., True, b) Germs can enter a victim’s body through an animal bite. True, c) A first aid box contains things that are essential for giving immediate help to an accident, victim. True, d) If someone’s clothes catch fire, allow him to run around as the air would decrease the, same. False, 3. Answer the following questions in 1 to 2 sentences., a) Where should we walk on the road?, Footpath, , b) What is the best cure for sprains?, , Apply ice packs on the affected part and rest till swelling decreases., , c) What first aid should be given to a person with minor burns?, , The affected area should be held under cold running water., , d) What is a fracture?, , A break or crack in the bone is called fracture., , 24

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4. Answer the following questions in 3 to 5 sentences., a) List three safety rules that we should follow at home., , Never play with sharp objects such as blades, knives, scissors, etc., Never play with electrical appliances., Never eat any medicine without adult supervision., Keep away from gas stoves., Never play with matchsticks and firecrackers., Be careful while climbing up and down the stairs., Never touch electric switches with wet hands. (any three), b) What first aid should be given to a person who gets a cut on his/her body?, , Wash your hands before giving first aid to the victim., Clean the wound with an antiseptic solution using cotton., Carefully remove the dirt around the wound., Apply antiseptic cream on the cut or wound., Apply sterile gauze over the wound and press it. Put a bandage and cover, the wound., 5. Give reasons for the following., a) It is advised not to light a matchstick in case of leakage of cooking gas., , In case of leakage of cooking gas it is advised not to light a, matchstick as it may start a fire., , b) In case of a severe burn, it is advised not to prick the blisters., , It is advised not to prick the blister as it can get infected., , 6. Identify and write the meaning of each road sign given below., , Left turn, 25, , Narrow bridge, , No entry, , No Horn

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7., , Unscramble the letters using the clues given in the bracket:, a) estlibr (A watery eruption formed due to a burn), , blister, b) citepsanti (A cream applied over cuts or animal bites), , Antiseptic, c) dzaahr (Danger or risk), , Hazard, 8. Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), Why are disposable gloves a part of the first aid kit?, , To reduce the risk of infection and transmission of diseases., , >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>, Teacher’s Signature:, , Date:, , 26