1. R.I.C.E.

should be given to anyone who gets a bruise,

strain or sprain while engaging in a physical activity. What
does RICE stands for?
a. Relax, Inhale, Calm, Exhale
b. Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
c. Reduce, Infuse, Carry, Excuse
d. Run, Inquire, Cure, Engage
2. If the whole muscle is in spasm what is the best thing to
do
a. Try a slow stretch then massage
b. Apply elastic bandage
c. Rest for a while
d. Apply Ice pack
3. In hot condition beware of ____________
a. Dehydration
b. Relaxation
c. Concentration
4. Which of the following statement is not appropriate
first aid for heat exhaustion situation
a. Get the person out of the sun and into a shady or air-
conditioned location.
b. Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet
slightly.
c. Apply elastic bandage to the person’s leg.
d. Have the person drink cool water or other non-alcoholic
beverage without caffeine.
Bruises, Strains and Sprains
Cramp or Tight Muscles
Heat Exhaustion
Refers to the emergency or immediate care
you should provide when a person is injured
or ill until full medical treatment is
available.
 For minor conditions, first aid care may be
enough.
 For serious problems, first aid care should
be continued until more advanced care
becomes available.
• Remember R.I.C.E.
 Rest- stop performing if swollen or limping
 Ice- apply ice pack ( wrapped in a wet cloth ) for 15
minutes, every 2 hours for 24 hours, then for 15
minutes every 4 hours for the next 24 hours.
 Compress- apply elastic bandage, firmly to extend
well beyond the injury ( do not leave on overnight)
 Elevate- raise the limb so that the injured part is just
above the level of the heart. Support an arm with a
sling. Support small joint injuries with an elastic
bandage
• If the area is very tender, treat as if
for a sprain or strain
• If the whole muscle is in spasm, try a
slow stretch then massage, stroking
towards the heart
• In hot conditions, beware of
dehydration.
 Get the person out of the sun and into a
shady or air-conditioned location.
 Lay the person down and elevate the legs
and feet slightly.
 Loosen or remove the person’s clothing
 Have the person drink cool water or other
non-alcoholic beverage without caffeine.
Cool the person by spraying or sponging with
cool water and fanning.
 Monitor the person carefully. Heat exhaustion
can quickly become heatstroke.
 Call emergency medical help if the person’s
condition deteriorates, especially if fainting,
confusion or seizures occur, or if fever of 104F
or greater occurs with other symptoms.
GROUP1

BRUISES,
STRAINS
AND
SPRAINS
CRAMPS
 HEAT
EXHAUSTION
G1. While on the street you noticed a boy biking then suddenly his bike
was out of control and the boy fell down on a rough floor, his foot
sprains. What is the first aid on that kind of situation?

G2. You went on a hiking with your family, while walking, your
sister felt a heat exhaustion. What will you do?

G3. You are at home playing on the trampoline with your

classmates. You are seeing who can jump the highest. Your
Friend lands awkwardly, you hear a snap and they scream in pain! They
are holding their leg and are in pain. Your
Mom has just popped next door for a coffee so you need to deal with the
situation alone.
• Test1. Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of
the correct answer
1 R.I.C.E. should be given to anyone who
gets a bruise, strain or sprain while
engaging in a physical activity. What does
RICE stands for?
a. Relax, Inhale, Calm, Exhale
b. Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
c. Reduce, Infuse, Carry, Excuse
d. Run, Inquire, Cure, Engage
2. What do you call the immediate care
given to an injured person before the
arrival of a physician?
a. First Aid
b. Intensive care
c. Chest Compression
d. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
3. What is the best thing to use to extend
well beyond the injury during Sprain
a. Dressing
b. Hot compress
c. Elastic Bandage
d. Cold compress
4. Objective/s of First Aid
a. To save lives
b. To prolong life
c. To prevent further injury
d. All of the mentioned above
5. In hot condition beware of
____________
a. Dehydration
b. Relaxation
c. Concentration
Test II. Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if it is incorrect
__________1. The RICE method
is used in in treating sprains and strains
__________2. It is good to give
food to an injured victim.
__________3. Firs Aid’s
objective is to intensify the suffering of
the injured person.
__________4. Heat exhaustion
can quickly become heatstroke.
__________5. . Support small
joint injuries with an elastic bandage