PE5SST13-14

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What does keeping our bodies clean primarily protect us from?

  • Physical injuries
  • Diseases (correct)
  • Bad smells
  • Extreme temperatures

How often are we advised to have a bath each day?

  • As needed
  • Once
  • Twice (correct)
  • Only when we are dirty

Why is it important to iron clothes?

  • To make clothes smell better
  • To make them softer
  • To kill pathogens (correct)
  • To remove stains

What is the result of failing to clean our bodies regularly?

<p>Skin diseases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cleaning our bodies help prevent, besides diseases?

<p>Bad smell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does washing our bodies help to open?

<p>Our pores (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does washing our mouths and brushing our teeth help prevent?

<p>Tooth decay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a dirty environment attract?

<p>Bugs and pathogens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a good practice for maintaining health?

<p>Using safe and clean water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Living in what kind of environment affects an individual's health?

<p>Unhygienic environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a disease that pathogens can cause?

<p>Cholera (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should drinking water be?

<p>Boiled and filtered (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do school timetables usually include time for?

<p>Sports and games (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of insecticides?

<p>Chemicals used to kill insects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mosquitoes breed in what?

<p>Stagnant water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which insects transmit the sleeping sickness disease?

<p>Tsetse flies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do tsetse flies live?

<p>Forests and bushes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you control the breeding sites of the houseflies?

<p>Wash, dry and keep all utensils in a clean and safe environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the vectors?

<p>Organisms that transmit disease causing agents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities stimulate the body and prepare the pupil for learning sessions?

<p>Sports and games (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a state of being well, physically, mentally, socially and free from diseases?

<p>Health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do mosquito larvae lack when oil is poured like kerosene?

<p>Oxygen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What insects can ironing clothes kill vector?

<p>Lice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is important to our health?

<p>Balanced diet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of insects?

<p>Mosquitoes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minerals strengthen?

<p>Bones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the bad practices?

<p>Using dirty dishes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for body building and growth?

<p>Protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do carbohydrates provide?

<p>Energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do fats give to the body?

<p>Energy and warmth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What protects the body form diseases?

<p>Vitamins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water facilitates what?

<p>food digestion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does water also help to remove?

<p>Waste products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of adhering to health principles?

<p>Looking smart and neat all the time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we do to effectively control mosquitoes?

<p>Spray insecticides onto stagnant water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wash animals with insecticides before moving them from one area to another is to control what?

<p>Tsetse flies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be cleaned regularly to control houseflies` breeding sites?

<p>Waste water channels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which if the following transmit malaria?

<p>Mosquitoes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the disease transmitted by Tsetse flies?

<p>Sleeping sickness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fleas transmit which disease?

<p>Plague (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should clothes be ironed to kill?

<p>Pathogens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often are we advised to wash our hands with soap and clean water?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cleaning the body help to keep it free from?

<p>Disease-causing pathogens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the body when we get enough rest and sleep?

<p>It becomes strong. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does washing our mouths and cleaning our teeth help to remove?

<p>Bad odours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What includes cleaning our classroom as well as the school environment as a whole?

<p>Environmental cleanliness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of wearing clean clothes?

<p>Keep pathogens away (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are proteins responsible for?

<p>Body building and growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do mosquitoes breed?

<p>Stagnant water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To kill mosquito larvae we must do the following:

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do clean clothes make?

<p>Make us look neat and smart (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Well-kept clothes will be free from?

<p>Pathogens and insects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do vitamins provide?

<p>Protection from diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strengthens the bones?

<p>Minerals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is important for the wellbeing of the human body?

<p>Physical exercise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to clean our bodies regularly?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of having enough rest and sleep?

<p>The body will be strong (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a balanced diet?

<p>Nutrients in the right amounts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of bad practice?

<p>Using dirty dishes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is likely to inhabit a dirty environment?

<p>Vectors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is important to maintain?

<p>The cleanliness of our bodies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times are we advised to have a bath each day?

<p>At least twice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should we exercise and participate in sports?

<p>To maintain good body health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you describe Health?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activities is NOT suitable for the hygiene?

<p>Poor disposal of domestic waste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is important ways of controlling disease-transmitting organisms?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following transmit cholera and diarrhoea?

<p>Houseflies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can we effectively control mosquito-breeding sites?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we have to do to effectively control tsetse flies?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can pathogens cause?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following transmit sleeping sickness?

<p>Tsetse flies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must we follow in order to maintain good health?

<p>Health principles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happen if person does not get enough rest and sleep time

<p>The body will be weak (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does clean waste water channels and covering dustbins with proper lids prevent?

<p>Houseflies from entering our houses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Clothes will remain tidy if we keep them safe in?

<p>Suitcase or wardrobe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following practices demonstrates maintaining personal hygiene and contributes most directly to preventing the spread of pathogens?

<p>Cleaning hands with soap and water after using the toilet. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to iron clothes after washing them?

<p>To kill any remaining pathogens and insects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does maintaining a clean body contribute to overall physical health?

<p>Protects against diseases and infections by removing pathogens. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important reason for cleaning our bodies regularly?

<p>To prevent the spread of diseases and maintain good health. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a direct benefit of washing our bodies and maintaining good hygiene?

<p>Opening skin pores to allow sweat to exit and preventing body odor. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from the body and clothes, what else should be cleaned regularly to maintain good health?

<p>The environment, including classrooms and school grounds. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use safe and clean water for drinking?

<p>To ensure that the water is free from pathogens and harmful substances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of boiling and filtering drinking water?

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What role do proteins play in maintaining bodily health?

<p>They are essential for body building and growth. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do carbohydrates contribute to the healthy functioning of the body?

<p>By providing the body with energy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what key way do fats support bodily functions?

<p>They supply warmth and provide a source of energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of vitamins in maintaining good health?

<p>To protect the body from diseases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do minerals primarily contribute to our body's health?

<p>They strengthen the bones. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does water support the maintenance of health within the body?

<p>It facilitates food digestion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides aiding digestion, what other essential function does water perform in maintaining health?

<p>It removes waste products from the body. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key benefit of adhering to health principles?

<p>Increased lifespan and prevention of various diseases. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does adequate rest and sleep contribute to a person's well-being?

<p>By allowing the body to repair and rejuvenate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a balanced diet?

<p>A diet composed of all essential nutrients in correct proportions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which practice is most detrimental to maintaining good hygiene and health?

<p>Disposing of waste improperly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of organisms are most likely to thrive in a dirty environment?

<p>Disease-causing pathogens. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is physical exercise important for maintaining a healthy body?

<p>It is essential for the wellbeing of the human body. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides stimulating the body, how else do sports and games prepare a pupil for learning sessions?

<p>By providing a break from academic work to refresh the mind. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do behaviors such as eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly impact overall health?

<p>They help to maintain good health. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes organisms that transmit diseases to humans?

<p>Vectors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which insects are known to transmit the sleeping sickness disease?

<p>Tsetse flies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you wanted to control the breeding sites of houseflies, which of the following actions would be most effective?

<p>Removing food remains and covering dustbins. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To control mosquitoes effectively, which strategy focuses on eliminating their breeding grounds?

<p>Draining stagnant water and cleaning the environment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is most effective in controlling tsetse flies?

<p>Spraying insecticides in bushes and forests. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does pouring oil, like kerosene, onto stagnant water help control mosquitoes?

<p>It blocks the circulation of air, causing mosquito larvae to die. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cleaning waste water channels and covering dustbins with proper lids primarily prevent?

<p>The breeding of disease-transmitting vectors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ironing clothes contribute to controlling disease-transmitting organisms?

<p>By killing vectors such as lice, fleas, and bedbugs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is commonly transmitted by fleas?

<p>Plague (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mosquitoes are known vectors for transmitting which disease?

<p>Malaria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Houseflies are vectors responsible for the spread of which disease?

<p>Cholera (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods helps prevent mosquito bites?

<p>Using mosquito nets while sleeping. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with grass and bushes around houses to control tsetse flies?

<p>Dry, collect and burn them. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to clean genital parts daily as a part of body cleanliness?

<p>To prevent infections, odors, and maintain hygiene. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to keep clothes clean?

<p>Washing them regularly using clean water and soap. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity is the definition of

<p>Health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is important for the wellbeing of the human body?

<p>Physical exercise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Keeping our bodies clean helps protect us from diseases.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is advisable to have a bath at least once a week.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bathing only removes dirt; it doesn't remove waste like sweat.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Washing clothes is not part of body cleanliness.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Clothes should be ironed to kill pathogens.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning the body helps keep it free from disease-causing pathogens.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning the body prevents our bodies from producing a bad smell.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Washing our bodies helps to close the pores in our skins.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning the body makes a person look neat and healthy.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Brushing our teeth daily does not affect mouth odours or tooth decay.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Living in a hygienic environment does not affect an individual's health.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using dirty dishes is a good practice that promotes health.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pathogens only include bacteria and viruses.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Insects cannot transmit diseases.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Failure to clean our bodies regularly may lead to skin diseases.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Unclean clothes make us look neat and smart.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning clothes regularly makes them durable.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ironing clothes kills bugs.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Health is only a physical state of being.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Good health is possible only when bad health principles are followed.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A balanced diet is not important to our health.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Proteins are responsible for body building and growth.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fats do not provide energy to the body.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vitamins protect the body from diseases.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water is essential for our health.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Environmental cleanliness only includes cleaning classrooms.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A dirty environment attracts bugs and disease-causing pathogens.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pathogens cannot cause skin diseases.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Drinking water does not need to be filtered if it looks clean.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Drinking water should be kept uncovered.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rest is Important to human beings.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During school hours breaks are only for eating.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a person gets enough rest and sleep time the body will be weak.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Physical Exercise is not good for the human body.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sports and games do not refresh the body.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vectors transmit diseases

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mosquitoes are not vectors

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Washing animals with insecticides helps control tsetse files

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Screening windows and doors kills houseflies

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Insecticides are chemicals used to kill insects

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Maintaining the cleanliness of our bodies helps protect us from diseases.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is recommended to bathe at least once a week for proper body cleanliness.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning only some body parts is sufficient when bathing.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is important to clean hands before and after eating and after using the toilet.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dirty clothes are effective at killing pathogens and keeping us smart.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning the body keeps it free from disease-causing pathogens and bad smells.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Brushing our teeth daily helps to remove bad odours from our mouths and prevents teeth decay.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Living in a very clean environment does not affect an individuals health.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Correct use of the toilet is not a practice affecting our health.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pathogens include only bacteria.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vectors such as lice, bed bugs, and mosquitoes do not transmit diseases.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning clothes does not affect how long they will last.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ironing clothes kills bugs like ticks and mites.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Well-kept clothes will be free from dust, pathogens, and insects.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Health is a state of being wealthy.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A balanced diet, keeping the environment clean, and regular exercise are not health principles.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A balanced diet is composed of all essential nutrients required by the body in the right amounts.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carbohydrates provide energy to the body.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fats can not give warmth to the body.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Minerals weaken the bones.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Drinking clean water is not essential for our health.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water does not help remove waste products from the body.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Environmental cleanliness only applies to cleaning our homes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A dirty environment attracts bugs and disease-causing organisms.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pathogens can cause flu, fever and skin rashes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Drinking water shouldn't be filtered.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is okay to drink from any container.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Having enough rest is not important to human beings.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Breaks during school hours are meant for resting and eating.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a person does not get enough rest, the body will be weak.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Physical exercise is not important for the wellbeing of the human body.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

School timetables usually include time for sports and games.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person who exercises regularly is more easily infected by disease.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Eating only when hungry is enough to maintain good health.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vectors never transmit diseases.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Maintaining body cleanliness is crucial for preventing diseases.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bathing once a week is sufficient for maintaining body cleanliness.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning our bodies only involves washing the face.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Clothes do not need to be washed to maintain body cleanliness.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ironing clothes helps kill pathogens.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning the body does not help to open the pores in our skins.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Living in a hygienic environment improves our overall health.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using clean dishes is not related to our health.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and worms can cause diseases.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Skin diseases cannot lead to skin ulcers or bad odours.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dirty socks can be a source of bad smell.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Washing clothes with clean water and minerals is the best way to clean them.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning clothes makes them less durable.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ironing clothes kills bugs like lice and bedbugs.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Health is solely a state of physical well-being.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A balanced diet includes all essential nutrients in the right amounts.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carbohydrates are responsible for body growth and development.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vitamins provide warmth to the body.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Minerals help to remove waste products from the body.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Environmental cleanliness only applies to our homes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is not necessary to have a specific mug for drawing water.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rest is not important for human beings.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Physical exercise is not important for a healthy body.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Maintaining good body health has no impact on lifespan.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Having two meals a day is sufficient for maintaining good health.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sleeping in a clean environment is not important for maintaining good health.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Washing hands after eating is unnecessary.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vectors do not transmit diseases.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Malaria can be transmitted by mosquitoes.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pouring oil on stagnant water helps to control mosquitoes.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tsetse flies transmit sleeping sickness.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Houseflies breed in clean environments.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Covering dustbins with proper lids helps control houseflies.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What damages human skin in the context of first aid?

<p>Burns and scalds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is commonly the cause of burns?

<p>Dry heat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of scalds?

<p>Boiled water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material is NOT mentioned as burning material?

<p>Plastic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is fire useful for in everyday life?

<p>Cooking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following devices can cause a fire accident?

<p>A gas cooker (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided to a burn victim?

<p>First aid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a fire victim usually lose?

<p>Body fluids and minerals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as a tool to put or control fire?

<p>A fire extinguisher (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can water be used to put out?

<p>Wood fire (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dry sand is an example of what?

<p>A fire extinguisher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does fire extinguisher placement need to be?

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What should you immediately do with a fire victim?

<p>Get them away from the heat source (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you use to stop a fire on a victim's clothes?

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What do you check to see if a person is breathing?

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When is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation needed?

<p>When there is no sign of breathing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Minor burns typically affect which layer of the skin?

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How long should you cool burns with water?

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Why should you not use ice on burns?

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What should you cover burns with?

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What should you avoid doing to a blister?

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What is the most important first aid for major burns

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What should a burnt area be covered with?

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What should you take the victim burnt by hot liquids?

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What is an example of a hot liquid that can burn?

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Whish of the following is not used to give first aid to a fire accident victim?

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Which of the following materials doesn't need water to put out?

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How can the possibility of infection be minimized during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?

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A fire is described as a hot and bright flame produced by burning. Which other activity is fire usefull with?

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What should you immediately do if a victim's clothes are on fire, according to the provided information?

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What do you have to do to a victim of burns before taking them to the hospital?

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Why is it important to make sure fire extinguishers are easily accessible?

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Why should the burned areas be wrapped loosely?

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Which is NOT an action to take immediately in a situation where someone's clothes have caught fire?

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What are the properties must have a bandage or clean cloth intended to cover burns?

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Why is it important to remove tight clothing and accessories from a major burn victim?

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What can be used to put out fires involving flammable liquids like oil or gasoline?

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What is the first action should be taken if someone spill hot water?

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Which factor determines the specific method of first aid given to a fire victim?

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Cooling the burn area with clean water for about thirty minutes helps to lower the temperature and do what?

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What kind of heat causes burns?

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Which material can create a fire?

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What is fire useful for?

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What can cause a fire accident?

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What is the first step in helping a burn victim?

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What should you do if a burn victim's clothes are on fire?

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What is the purpose of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?

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What should you cool minor burns with?

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Why should you not break blisters on a burn?

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What should you NOT put on a burn?

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What is the first step when assisting someone with major burns?

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What should you do if someone has stopped breathing?

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What should you do after giving first aid for major burns?

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What is one way to take care of a burn caused by hot water?

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What is the best liquid to cool a burn from hot liquid?

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What tools can be used to put out fires?

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What is a fire blanket used for?

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How should fire extinguishers be stored?

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Where should you keep a fire extinguisher?

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Which of the following should you remove from a major burn victim?

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Which of the following is a fire extinguisher?

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What will health practitioners assess on the burn victim?

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What happens when hot liquids are spilled to the human body?

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What common item can cause a fire accident?

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Why should a severe burn not be immersed into cold water?

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Which of the following do fire victims need to replace urgently?

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When water can be used if the fire is from substances such as:

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In order to help such a victim in a fire accicent, the following should be done, EXCEPT:

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According to a person who has been burnt by hot liquids such as tea, steam, hot milk or water involves doing the following, EXCEPT:

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To avoid making the minor burn get worst, you should not:

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To avoid the major burns gets worst, you should not:

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Which of the following is a type of fire extinguisher?

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What kind of cylinder that can be used to put out a fire

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When one of your family gets fire accident, what is your first responsibilty to do

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If the victim's clothes is still burning, what will you do

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If you don't see any breathing of victim, what will you do?

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Minor burns will usually heal without what?

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The skin of the victim looks what when there is major burns?

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List two types of cylinder of puting out a fire

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Why is it important to clearly mark the location of fire extinguishers?

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What does first aid involve?

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Why is it important to locate fire extinguishers in clearly marked and easily accessible locations?

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What immediate action should be taken if a fire victim's clothing is on fire and a fire blanket is unavailable?

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Following the initial steps of removing a fire victim from the heat source and extinguishing any flames, what is the next critical action to assess?

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When providing first aid for minor burns, why is it important to avoid breaking any blisters that may form?

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What immediate action should be taken when someone's clothes catch fire?

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In cases of major burns, what should be done with rings, watches, or tight clothing on the victim?

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Why should large severe burns not be immersed in cold water?

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After covering a major burn area loosely with a clean, soft cloth or sterilized bandage, what is the next critical step in first aid?

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What is the primary goal of placing a person in the recovery position after performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?

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After providing initial first aid, what is the ultimate action that should be taken for a fire victim with major burns?

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When providing first aid to someone burned by hot liquids, why is it important to cool the burn with clean, cool water for about thirty minutes?

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During first aid for burns from hot liquids like tea or steam, what is the most important reason not to break any blisters?

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What is an appropriate action to take after cooling a burn caused by hot liquid and ensuring blisters remain intact?

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In addition to water, which of the following materials can be used to extinguish a small fire involving paper or wood?

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Fire is commonly used for what?

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Besides accidents involving cooking appliances, what other common causes can lead to fire incidents?

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After sustaining a burn, a patient typically experiences severe pain and depletion of which bodily substances, requiring urgent treatment?

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What critical role do health practitioners play in the treatment of burn victims received in the hospital?

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What type of materials can be used for carbon dioxide fire extinguishers?

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How do you identify a major burn?

<p>The skin of the victim looks red, forms blisters and becomes extremely painful. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why victims should be taken away from the burn source?

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Why we should not tighten the bandage when covering a major burn?

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Why we use clean, cool water for about thirty minute to the burn area caused by hot liquids?

<p>To lower the temperature and reduce pain. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is most important to have when using a fire extinguisher?

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What should be done if someone's clothes are on fire?

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What should be followed immediately if the victim’s clothes are still burning?

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What should be done to help a person with major burns?

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What can we avoid when we put the person in recovery position?

<p>So that he or she does not swallow the tongue. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does help the airway opens and improves breathing and blood circulation?

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What should be done to assist a burn victim who is having difficulty breathing?

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Besides wood and paper, which of the following can start a fire?

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Besides cooking and waste management, what is another daily use of fire?

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Besides injuries caused by hot liquids, chemicals can also cause burns to what part of the body?

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Why is it important to control a fire before it has the ability to expand?

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In the event of a fire, what is an important first step?

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What kind of materials should be used for a fire blanket?

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Once safety measures have been followed, what strategy should be used to ensure patient safety?

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If a fire occurs in your house, what would be the appropriate solution?

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What does a burn typically affects?

<p>The outer layer of the human skin. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the process of giving first aid to a fire victim

<p>Activity 2. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Burns and scalds both cause damage to human skin.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Burns are caused by wet heat, like steam.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scalds are caused by dry heat, such as a hot iron.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fire is produced by burning materials.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sand cannot burn.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Petrol is not a burning material.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fire is only dangerous and has no useful purposes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An electric iron can cause a fire.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cars never cause fire accidents.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acids on the skin can cause burns.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

First aid is not necessary for burn victims.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A fire extinguisher is a tool to control fire.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water can put out all types of fires.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A fire blanket can be used to put out a fire.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fire extinguishers should be difficult to access.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first step in helping a fire victim is to take them away from the source of heat.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If clothes are still in fire, do not cut off the supply of oxygen.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should give the fire victim soda to drink.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should not provide water when the fire is from substances wood, paper, cloth, trash and plastic.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone isn't breathing, you tilt their head back and breathe into their mouth.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ice is good for burns.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cooling burns can reduce further skin damage.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You want to break blisters.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Minor burns need no special treatment.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Major burns do not cause a lot of pain since there are no nerve endings left.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Burnt clothes stuck to the body should be removed during first aid.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is okay to immerse large severe burns into cold water.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cover a burnt area tightly with any cloth.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Always give burn victims food right away.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Take the victim to the furthest hospital.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone is burnt by hot liquids, do not take off their clothes gently.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cool a burn from hot liquids with clean and cool water.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do not apply ice to liquid burns

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Burns are not emergencies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Honey is good to put on a burn.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is good to give a fire victim water.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A fire blanket is an example of fire extinguisher tools.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Petrol is one of the substances that can cause a fire

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Putting on lotion oil or fat to a burn part of the body will protect the burn from infection

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Burns are caused by wet heat, such as ironing clothes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scalds are caused by dry heat, like steam.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wood is an example of a material that can burn.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An electric socket cannot cause a fire accident.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Motorcycles cannot be a cause of fire accidents.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acids can cause burns when they come into contact with skin.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The need for treatment is not urgent for a victim of fire.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The fire extinguisher is a tool used to ignite a fire.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water is used to put out a fire from wood, paper, cloth and plastics.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A fire blanket is a type of fire extinguisher.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gasoline is a common fire extinguisher.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fire extinguishers should be located in clean and dry places that are easy to access.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It isn't important to clearly mark the location of fire extinguishers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is okay to ignore a fire, as long as you are far away.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Providing first aid to a fire victim depends on the speed of treatment.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a victim's clothes are not still burning, immediately cover him/her with a fire blanket.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water can be used on any type of fire.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation has nothing to do with breathing.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Superficial burns only affect the innermost layer of the human skin.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cooling a burn with ice is recommended to soothe the skin.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cover burns with an adhesive bandage to promote healing.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is necessary to break blisters to prevent infection.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is advisable to apply lotion to a burn to keep it from getting dry.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Major burns are characterized by mild skin damage.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first step in helping a person with major burns is to move them away from the source.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should attempt to remove clothes stuck to a victim's body.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When helping someone with major burns, cover the burnt area loosely.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is recommended to put a person in the recovery position during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tea is considered a hot liquid.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It's alright to use ice on a burn caused by hot liquids to cool the burn.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Taking a burn victim to the hospital is not necessary if the burn seems minor.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Oil is acceptable to apply to a burn.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is okay to drink water if you have been burned.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You can prevent fire accidents by storing fuel away from heat or sparks.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Air is one of the substances that can cause a fire accident.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person who has been spilled with hot porridge does not need first aid.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Take a burnt person into a well venilated room.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cool the burnt area with hot water.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Burns are caused by wet heat, while scalds are caused by dry heat.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fire can only be produced by natural materials like wood and charcoal.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electric fans are a common cause of fire accidents.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

First aid for burns should always be administered after the victim arrives at the hospital.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A fire extinguisher is a tool used to spread a fire.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All fire extinguishers are effective on all types of burning materials.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water is a suitable extinguisher for fires involving electrical equipment.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fire extinguishers should be stored in hard to reach places for safety.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cutting off the supply of oxygen to a fire can help stop it.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is recommended to vigorously rub a burn to increase blood flow and promote healing.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a victim's clothes are still burning, you should immediately use a gasoline blanket to extinguish the flames.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation involves tilting the head backwards to open up the airways of the victim.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ice should be applied directly to a minor burn to quickly reduce the temperature.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Breaking a blister on a minor burn is recommended to facilitate faster healing.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is acceptable to apply butter on a minor burn to soothe the skin.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Major burns typically only affect the outer layer of the skin and are not severely painful.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If clothing is stuck to a major burn, you should quickly remove it to prevent infection.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Immersing large severe burns in cold water is recommended to lower body temperature.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Applying a tight bandage to a major burn is helpful to prevent infection.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the case of a person with major burns, it is not important to check if the person can breathe.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Drinking juice is an effective way to alleviate burns.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is recommended to apply oil to a burnt area when giving first aid to a fire victim.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

First aid should be given to a fire victim before being taken to the hospital.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Air is a substance that is known to prevent fire accidents.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person who has been burned with hot porridge requires urgent first aid.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is safe to give drinking water to a fire victim.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is recommended practice to take a burnt person into a room that is not ventilated.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The blisters formed on the body of a fire victim are protective and should not be broken.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cooling the burnt area using hot water is appropriate.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Applying honey to a burnt area is a recommended first aid measure for a burn caused by hot liquids.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first aid for a burn victim requires removing the rings, watches, and clothes that are stuck onto the burnt areas.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Applying skin jelly to a fire victim results in a decrease in body temperature.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A burnt area heals faster when you apply skin jelly to it.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acids are chemical compounds that can corrode iron and animal bodies.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A casualty refers to a person who is not injured after a fire accident.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Resuscitation involves reducing the body temperature of the fire victim.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Petrol is considered a good substance to put out a fire.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Burns and scalds only damage the outer layer of human skin.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The type of burn does not influence the first aid needed for a fire victim.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When providing first aid to someone burnt by hot liquids like tea, you shouldn't cool the burn because they are water based.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Body cleanliness

Maintaining cleanliness of the body to protect from diseases.

Maintaining body cleanliness

Bathing regularly, cleaning body parts, brushing teeth, and washing hands.

Importance of body cleanliness

Keeps body free from pathogens, prevents bad smells, opens skin pores, and promotes neatness.

Practices affecting health

Living in an unhygienic environment, and poor waste disposal.

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Pathogens

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and worms that cause diseases.

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Vectors

Lice, bed bugs, fleas, mosquitoes, tsetse flies, and houseflies.

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Consequences of not cleaning

Itching, scabies, skin ulcers, bad odours.

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Cleaning clothes

Washing clothes with clean water and soap.

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Importance of cleaning clothes

Cleanliness makes us look smart, clothes last longer, kills lice and bedbugs.

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Storing clean clothes

Keeps clothes tidy, clean, free from dust/pathogens/insects.

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Health principles

State of being well physically, mentally, socially and free from diseases.

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Health principles

Balanced diet, clean body/environment, safe water, rest/sleep, exercise.

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Balanced diet

Having all essential nutrients in correct amounts.

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Nutrients

Proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, water.

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Nutrient functions

Proteins are for body building/growth.Carbohydrates provide energy. Fats give warmth and energy.

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Nutrient functions

Vitamins protect from diseases, minerals strengthen bones, water aids digestion.

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Environmental cleanliness

Cleaning classrooms/school environment, to avoid pathogens.

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Pathogen caused diseases

Dirarrhoea Cholera, malaria, and skin diseases.

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Using clean, safe water

Boil and filter water, keep water covered.

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Resting and sleeping

Short and long breaks are meant for resting and eating.

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Benefits of resting.

Gains energy for other activities.

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Physical exercise

School timetables usually include time for sports and games

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Health principles

Looking smart & neat, longer life, preventing diseases.

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Health principles.

Eating a balanced diet, having enough sleep, exercising daily.

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Vectors

Vectors are insects such as tsetse flies, houseflies, mosquitos etc

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Iron

Ironing kills lice, flies and bedbugs

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Mosquito control.

Spray insecticides onto stagnant water to kill mosquito larvae.

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Pouring oil or kerosene in the air

Blocks circulating air. Mosquito larvae will tend to lack oxygen

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Tsetse flies.

Tsetse flies are insects that transmit the sleeping sickness diseases

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Houseflies

Removing all the food left over after eating

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Insecticides

Chemicals used to kill Insects

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Pathogens

Organisms that cause diseases including bacteria viruses and worms.

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Vector

Organisms that transmit diseases

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How to clean the body?

Regular baths using soap and clean water to remove dust and sweat.

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How to clean clothes?

Wash them with clean water and soap, hang them to dry, and iron them.

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What does a balanced diet contain?

It is constructed with proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, and water.

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How to destroy houseflies breeding sites?

Clean waste water channels regularly. Screen the windows and doors. Keep toilets and latrines clean

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Controlling tsetse flies.

Clean the environment, slash the grass and bushes around our houses and burn it.

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Tsetse flies Control

Slash the grass and bushes around our houses and collect burning. Grass should be dried around where tsetse flies hide.

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Destroying houseflies sites

Remove all food remains/materials used as breeding sites. Wash and dry utensils in a clean area. Screen windows/doors

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Tsetse flies Control

Wash animals with insecticides before moving them. Spray insecticides in the bush or forest by using special air planes

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Clean and save water

Drinking water should be boiled and filtered using a clean, white cloth.

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Bathing Importance

Washing bodies in the morning and evening using clean water and soap.

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Affecting Health

Living in an unhygienic environment.

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Environment

Cleaning classrooms and the school environment.

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utensils

Wash, dry, and keep utensils in a clean and safe environment.

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What is body cleanliness?

Keeping our bodies free from dirt, sweat, and pathogens.

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What are body cleaning habits?

Having a bath twice a day, brushing teeth, and washing hands.

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Unhealthy living?

Living in unhygienic conditions.

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Examples of vectors?

Lice, bed bugs, fleas, mosquitoes, tsetse flies, and houseflies.

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Why clean clothes?

Clean clothes make us look smart and durable, and ironing clothes kills bugs.

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Essential Nutrients?

Proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, fats, and minerals.

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What do Carbs/Proteins do?

Carbohydrates provide energy, and proteins build the body.

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Dirty environment attracts?

A dirty environment attracts bugs.

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Where mosquitoes breed?

Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.

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Clean water prevents?

Clean water prevents diseases and help waste product removal.

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Rest for?

Having enough rest maintains health.

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Daily Exercise?

Daily exercise maintains health.

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What is hygiene?

The cleanliness of one's body and clothing.

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What are disease vectors?

Insects that transmit diseases to humans and animals.

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How to control vector

Wash animals with insecticides before moving them from one area to another

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How to maintain good health?

Sleeping in a clean environment.

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First Aid

Immediate care given to someone injured or ill before full medical treatment.

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Burns

Damage to skin caused by heat, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.

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Scalds

Damage to skin caused by moist heat, such as steam or hot liquids.

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Fire

A hot, bright flame produced by burning materials.

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Fire extinguishers

Devices used to extinguish or control a fire.

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Fire Blanket

A safety item used to smother small fires.

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Resuscitation

Act of restoring breath to someone who has stopped breathing.

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Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Breathing air into someone's mouth because they have stopped breathing.

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Superficial burns

Burns affecting only the outer layer of skin.

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Major burns

Burns causing severe skin damage, forming blisters and extreme pain.

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Acid

Chemical that may damage the human body

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What is First Aid?

Initial assistance given to someone injured or suddenly ill.

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What are burns?

Damage to skin caused by dry heat (e.g., ironing).

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What are scalds?

Damage to skin caused by wet heat (e.g., steam).

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Flammable materials?

Wood, charcoal, paper, and petrol.

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Causes of Fire Accidents?

Electric iron, gas cooker, faulty wiring.

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Types of Fire Extinguishers?

Fire blanket, dry sand, water, CO2 cylinder, foam.

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First Aid for Minor Burns?

Remove from heat, cool burn, cover with sterile bandage.

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First Aid for Major Burns?

Remove victim, cool burn, sterile bandage, medical attention.

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First aid for burns by hot liquid

Cool the burn for about thirty minutes.

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What is the first step of giving first aid to a person with fir accident?

Immediate action of getting someone away from the fire

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What is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Act of restoring breath to someone who has stopped breathing

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First aid for burns

Initial care for burns and scalds.

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Dry heat burns

Damage causes by dry heat touching the skin.

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Wet heat scalds

Damage causes by wet heat touching the skin.

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What is fire?

A hot, bright flame produce by burning materials.

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First step for a fire victim?

Remove the person from the source of heat

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How to stop flames?

To cut off oxygen supply use fire blanket or water if the materials are such as wood, paper etc

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Check breathing first?

Check chest and stomach and If no breathing is apparent, and tilt the head backwards

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Minor burn type?

Outer layer of skin affected.

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Major burn signs?

Severe skin damage with blisters and extreme pain.

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Mouth-to-Mouth

A first aid process by covering the mouth and breath to the injured person.

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First aid (burns/scalds)

Initial care for someone affected by burns or scalds.

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Burns (cause)

Damage to skin caused by dry heat, like ironing or cooking.

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Scalds (cause)

Damage to skin caused by wet heat, like boiling water or steam.

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Flammable materials (examples)

Wood, charcoal, paper, and petrol are examples.

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Causes of fire accidents (examples)

Electric irons and gas cookers can be sources.

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Fire blanket (use)

Cools burns, smothers small fires.

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First aid for minor burns (steps)

Remove from heat, cool burn, cover with bandage.

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First aid for major burns (steps)

Remove victim, cool burn, bandage, medical care.

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First Aid: Hot Liquid Burn?

The first aid given to a person burnt by hot liquids is cooling the burn for about thirty minutes with clean water.

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General First Aid for Fire Victims

Remove from heat, stop burning, breathe for them.

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First aid procedure

Do not use ice because it may damage the skin further; cover burn with a sterile bandage or clean cloth.

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Immediate First Aid Steps

Remove source of heat, cool the burn skin.

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First Aid for Fire Accidents

Initial care given to someone injured by fire related accidents like burns and scalds.

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Burns (Dry Heat)

Damage to skin caused by dry heat sources such as ironing clothes or cooking flames.

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Scalds (Wet Heat)

Damage to skin caused by wet heat sources like boiled water, steam, hot oil, or fat.

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Fire Extinguisher function

Devices that control or extinguish fires by depriving them of oxygen or fuel.

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Fire blanket usage

A safety item used to smother small fires, especially those involving cooking oils.

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First step when someone caught fire

Cut off the supply of oxygen in order to stop the fire.

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Superficial Burn Characteristics

Damage to the outer layer of skin, typically healing without significant scarring if properly treated.

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Major Burn Characteristics

Severe burns that damage multiple layers of skin, causing blisters, intense pain, and potential shock.

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Treatment of minor skin damage

Clean, cool running water to minimize skin damage.

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Covering Burnt Area

A clean, soft, sterile bandage to prevent infection.

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Why not break a blister?

To ensure they do not get infected and it protects the skin.

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How to care for a person having major burns?

Remove rings, watches, belts and tight clothing.

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First aid for burns/scalds

Initial care given to someone affected by burns or scalds.

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Cool burn with clean water

First aid for major burns after removing victim from heat.

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Helping with major burns

Remove rings, watches, belt, shoes and tight clothes.

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Study Notes

  • Burns and scalds damage human skin.
  • Burns are caused by dry heat like ironing clothes or cooking.
  • Scalds are caused by wet heat like boiled water, fat, oil, and steam.
  • Fire is a hot and bright flame produced by burning materials such as wood, charcoal, paper, and petrol.

Causes of Fire Accidents

  • Fire is useful for cooking, heating, and boiling water.
  • Fire is used to burn waste materials like grass, worn-out clothes, and paper, but can be dangerous.
  • Devices like electric irons, electric sockets, gas cookers, and charcoal can cause fire accidents.
  • Cars and motorcycles can cause fire accidents when fuel catches sparks.
  • Hot liquids like water, milk, cooking oil, tea, or steam can cause burns.
  • Chemicals like acids can also cause burns upon skin contact.
  • First aid should be provided to burn victims while sending them to the hospital and treatment is needed urgently.
  • Health practitioners will assess the burn type and specify the treatment.
  • Victims of fire often experience severe pain and lose body fluids and minerals.

Fire Extinguishers

  • Fire extinguishers are tools used to put out or control a fire.
  • Different types of fire extinguishers exist for various burning materials.
  • Water is used to extinguish fires from wood, paper, cloth, and plastics.
  • Fire extinguishers for different burning materials include:
    • A fire blanket
    • Dry sand
    • Water
    • A carbon dioxide (CO2) cylinder
    • A foam cylinder
  • Fire extinguishers should be in easily accessible, clean, and dry places marked clearly.
  • Fire extinguishers are important at home, school, hospitals, and in public transport to control fires and prevent harm.

First Aid for Fire Victims

  • First aid for a fire victim depends on the type of burn.
  • Immediate steps to help a victim include:
    • Removing the person from the source of heat
    • Cutting off the oxygen supply to stop the fire
    • Moving the victim to a safe, cool place with fresh air
    • Covering the victim with a fire blanket or splashing with pressurized water if clothes are burning (use water only for fires from substances such as wood, paper, cloth, trash and plastic)
    • Check the victim's breathing by observing the movement of the chest and stomach
    • If not breathing, tilt the head back to open airways, cover the mouth with a clean cloth, and perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

First Aid for Minor/Superficial Burns

  • This type of burn affects the outer layer of skin.
  • Steps include:
    • Cooling the burn with clean, running water for about ten minutes (avoid ice)
    • Covering the burn with a sterile, moist, non-adhesive bandage or clean cloth.
    • Not breaking blisters because the fluid protects against infection
    • Avoiding lotion, oil, or fat on the burn
    • Minor burns usually heal without further treatment

First Aid for Major Burns

  • Major burns cause severe skin damage, with red skin, blisters, and extreme pain.
  • Steps include:
    • Ensuring the victim is away from the burn source
    • Removing rings, watches, belts, shoes, and loose clothing (do not remove clothes stuck to the body)
    • Avoid immersing severe burn into cold water to prevent loss of body heat which can cause shock
    • Covering the burnt area with a clean, soft, moist cloth or sterilized bandage loosely
    • Checking breathing and performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if needed, and placing the person in the recovery position
    • Taking the victim to the nearest hospital for treatment

First Aid for Burns from Hot Liquids

  • For burns from tea, steam, hot milk, or water includes:
    • Slowly removing clothes.
    • Cooling the burn under cool, clean water (about thirty minutes) to lower the temperature and reduce pain (avoid ice).
    • Do not break the blisters.
    • Taking the victim to the nearest hospital.

Vocabulary

  • Acid: A chemical compound, usually a liquid that corrodes materials like iron or animal bodies
  • Casualty: A person injured in an accident
  • Resuscitation: The act of bringing someone back to life, such as helping a victim breathe

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