Question

A training on first aid was conducted in Ramu's office. Which of the following statements are correct?

• A. If the person's breathing has stopped, he/she should be given artificial ventilation.
• B. If a person has sprained his/her ankle, the injured part should be elevated.
• C. If a person is bleeding, he/she should cover the wound and apply pressure to it.
• D. If a person is bleeding, he/she should keep examining the wound with his/her fingers.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A If the person's breathing has stopped, he/she should be given artificial ventilation.
B If a person has sprained his/her ankle, the injured part should be elevated.
C If a person is bleeding, he/she should cover the wound and apply pressure to it.

It is always important to know emergency procedures as they help in preventing degradation of health.

• If a person stops breathing, he/she should be given artificial ventilation by mouth to mouth resuscitation.
• RICE method is followed if a person suffers from sprains, i.e., he should be given proper 'Rest', 'Ice' should be applied to the injured part followed by 'Compression' (gently massage the area) and finally the injured part should be Elevated.
• Bleeding can be stopped by covering the area with an antiseptic pad and applying pressure on it.