Science Worksheet Topic: Safety and First-Aid Class: V

Q I Give one word for each of the following.

1. Support used to prevent movement of a fractured bone.

2. First help given to the victim before doctor arrives.
3. To put off fire
4. A disease caused in humans due to the bites of infected animals such as dogs and
monkeys.
5. A cracked or broken bone.

Q II Fill in the blanks.

1. If there is a gas leak, turn the gas regulator.

2. Fire caused by petrol should be put out by throwing on it.
3. Wear clothes while cooking.
4. occurs when a part of a body is twisted.
5. In case of nose bleed your nostrils with your thumb or index finger.

Q III State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Cotton clothes catch fire easily.

2. Careful people are able to avoid accidents.
3. Medicines should be easily accessible to the children.
4. Rub ice on the burnt area for a few minutes.
5. Doctors may give anti-rabies injections in case of animal bites.
6. Apply ice over the bee sting to reduce redness of the skin.

Q IV Write one first aid to be given in case of the following

1. Faint
2. Bee sting
3. Minor cut
4. Major cut
 ANSWERS
Q.I
1. Splint
2. First-aid
3. To extinguish
4. Rabies.
5. Fracture
Q.II
1. off
2. sand
3. cotton
4. sprain
5. pinch
Q.III
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True
6. True
Q.IV
1. If the victim is not breathing, begin chest compressions. Push down in the centre of the chest 30
times.
2. Remove the stinger using tweezers or a coin.
3. Wash the cut with cold water. Clean it with antiseptic lotion.
4. Take some cotton wool and press it over the wound. Firmly tie a bandage to stop the blood flow.