10th Class English Chapter 4 First Aid Shorts and Simple Question & Answer

Q.1: You should not keep checking if the bleeding has stopped? Why?
Answer: You should not check if the blood has stopped because it may damage the clot that has
formed and blocked the blood flow.

Q.2: Why is it necessary to keep away soap from the wound?
Answer: It is necessary to keep away soap from the wound because it can cause irritation in the
wound.

Q.3: How is an antibiotic cream or ointment good in healing the wound?
Answer: The use of antibiotic cream is good as it fastens the body‟s natural healing process.

Q.4: What should you do if you are allergic to adhesive material used in most bandages?
Answer: If you are allergic to adhesive material used in bandages, you should use adhesive-free
dressings.

Q.5: When do you need to see a doctor?
Answer: You should see the doctor if the recovery is slow or if the wound is infected.

Q.6: What should your first aid kit consist of?
Answer: The first aid kit should contain a first aid book, plasters, elastics bandages, gauze,
adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, cotton wool, safety pin, tweezers, scissors, latex gloves, calamine
lotion, thermometer and analgesic tablets.

Additional Short Questions:
Q.1: What is the importance of knowledge of „First Aid‟ in crisis management?
Answer: The knowledge of „First Aid‟ is very important as it helps us to manage crisis.