Le- 6 Safety and First Aid

Grade: 5 Worksheet-7 Subject: Science

Student Name …………………………………….. Sec ………………Date: ……..……
I. Choose the correct answer
1. What do you mean by the term fracture? [ ]
a) Injury caused by exposure to flame. b) Twist around the joint.
c) A crack or break in a bone. d) Torn tissues around the joints.
2. What does the sign given in the picture indicates? [ ]
a) There is a School ahead
b) Need to drive slowly
c) There is a risk of electric shock
d) There is a Hospital ahead
3. Identify the incorrect statement about first aid for nose bleed. [ ]
a) It happens when small capillaries of the nose burst
b) Pinch the bridge of the nose and put ice on it.
c) Pour cold water on the head.
d) Apply a layer of antiseptic lotion.
4. RICER is an abbreviated term used for first aid in case of [ ]
a) Accident b) Sprain c) Fracture d) Sprain
5. Which of the following statement is correct about for preventing poisoning?
Statement I: Keep all the medicines far from the reach of children.
Statement II: Through away the medicines that have crossed their expiry date.
a) Only statement I is correct. b) Only statement II is correct
c) Both the statements are correct d) Both the statement are incorrect
6. Arrange the steps to be taken during the first aid of fracture [ ]
i. Do not let the fractured part hang loose.
ii. Give support with a flat object and tie it with a piece of cloth.
iii. Calm the person and make him comfortable.
iv. Take the person to the doctor immediately.
a) iv, iii, ii, i. b) i, iv, iii, ii c) iii, i, ii, iv d) iii, ii, i, iv
7. What does the society of RED CROSS do? [ ]
a) It lays Roads b) It builds home for poor
c) It gives aid to the sick and wounded d) It manufactures vehicles
8. What should not be done in case of burns?
 a) Pouring cold water b) Pricking the blisters
c) Put a cream on the burn d) Covering the blister with a sterile cloth
9. Identify from the following that help the doctor to diagnose the injury and plan for
treatment. [ ]
a) Sputum test b) X-Rays c) Blood test d) Urine test
10. The major symptom of rabies is [ ]
a) Photophobia b) Hydrophobia c) Zoophobia d) Haemophobia
II. Fill in the blanks
1. The immediate help given to an injured person is called ________________________.
2. In case of an electric short circuit or fire, switch off the _________________________.
3. Severe burns can cause _________________ which we should not touch or prick.
4. Chemical burns should be treated by ______________only.
5. CT means ______________________________.
6. Moving the injured part can increase ________________ and_________________ and slow
down the healing process.
7. The bandage looped around the neck to support on injured arm is called______________.
8. In case snake bit the doctors give __________________ injections to reduce the effect of snake
poison.
9.______________ cause huge loss and damage to our life and property.
10.______________________ is used to stop bleeding.
III. State true or false
1. Most accidents happen because of carelessness. [ ]
2. If a dog bites Anti-rabies injection has to be taken. [ ]
3. Anti –Tetanus injections are given by the doctors to treat snake bite. [ ]
4. In case of any kind of poisoning make the victim vomit. [ ]
5. While giving first aid, s person should be calm and composed. [ ]
IV. Answer the following questions:
1. What should be done if burns are severe and blisters are formed?
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2. What should we do if a person’s clothes catch fire?

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3. Kishan is a truck driver. He always carries a first-aid box with him whenever he goes on a
journey, so that he could help the needy person on the way.
i. What is first aid?
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ii. What do we learn from kishan?
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iii. What are the things does a first aid box have?
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4. What should we do when a person has fainted?
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5. Label the given pictures of RICER and write a note on the step of RICER under the picture.

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