Safety and First Aid
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Safety rules at home, school, and playground
SubtopicSafety rules at home, school, and playground under Safety and First Aid for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why should we avoid wearing very loose clothes while playing near a merry-go-round?
A.They might get caught in the moving parts
B.They will make us run faster
C.They will get dirty very quickly
D.They look very old
- 2.
What should you do if you see smoke coming from a house?
A.Run inside to see the fire
B.Shout for help and inform an adult
C.Throw stones at the smoke
D.Wait for it to stop on its own
- 3.
If a small insect enters your ear, you should:
A.Poke a pencil into your ear
B.Pour hot oil into your ear
C.Inform an adult immediately
D.Try to pull it out with a needle
- 4.
Why should we not talk to the driver when the school bus is moving?
A.The driver might get bored
B.The driver might get distracted and cause an accident
C.The bus will stop moving
D.The driver will forget the route
- 5.
Why should we avoid climbing on trees or high walls in the playground?
A.The trees might get hurt
B.You might fall and break a bone
C.It is too sunny up there
D.Your clothes will stay clean
- 6.
While getting into a school bus, what is the best practice?
A.Push everyone to get the window seat
B.Wait for the bus to stop and board in a queue
C.Run and jump into the moving bus
D.Board from the back emergency door
- 7.
What is the purpose of sterile cotton wool in a First Aid box?
A.To play with
B.To clean a wound or apply medicine
C.To make a soft bed for a doll
D.To fill up the box
- 8.
Which of these is the correct way to treat a minor bruise (a dark mark on skin after a hit)?
A.Apply a heating pad to the area
B.Apply an ice pack to reduce internal bleeding and swelling
C.Massage the area very hard
D.Put a Band-Aid over the dark skin
- 9.
Why is it dangerous to overload a single electrical socket with many plugs using an adapter?
A.The socket will look ugly
B.It can cause the wires to overheat and lead to an electrical fire
C.The electricity will get confused about where to go
D.The devices will all start working at the same time
- 10.
What should you do if you see a classmate choking on a piece of food during lunch break?
A.Give them a glass of milk to drink
B.Tell them to lie down on the floor
C.Call for an adult immediately and perform back blows if trained
D.Wait for them to stop coughing on their own
Download the worksheet for Safety and First Aid - Safety rules at home, school, and playground to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Road safety and traffic signs
SubtopicRoad safety and traffic signs under Safety and First Aid for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these colors is highly visible and reflects light well for safety at night?
A.Black
B.Neon Yellow
C.Dark Brown
D.Navy Blue
- 2.
Before we cross the road, we must Stop, Look, and what else?
A.Sing
B.Listen
C.Dance
D.Shout
- 3.
Is it okay to jump off a bus before it comes to a complete stop?
A.Yes, it saves time
B.No, you might lose balance and fall
C.Yes, if you have a bag
D.Only if it is a school bus
- 4.
What does a 'U' shaped arrow with a red cross or slash over it mean?
A.U-turn allowed
B.No U-turn
C.Unsafe road
D.Underpass ahead
- 5.
What is the best way to help an elderly person cross a busy road?
A.Ask them to run across quickly
B.Tell them to wait for the correct signal and guide them across the zebra crossing
C.Stop the traffic by standing in the middle of the road
D.Tell them to cross from between parked cars
- 6.
What does a sign showing a 'Right Turn' arrow with a red circle and a slash mean?
A.Mandatory right turn
B.No right turn
C.Right turn for heavy vehicles only
D.Narrow road on the right
- 7.
Which of these describes a 'One Way' road?
A.A road where only one car can fit
B.A road where traffic is allowed to move in only one direction
C.A road that leads to only one house
D.A road where pedestrians are not allowed
- 8.
What does a 'Compulsory Left Turn' sign look like?
A.A red triangle with a left arrow
B.A blue circle with a white left-pointing arrow
C.A green square with a left arrow
D.A red circle with a black left arrow and a slash
- 9.
Which of these is a correct safety habit for school bus travel?
A.Keeping your head inside the bus at all times
B.Talking loudly to the driver while he is driving
C.Standing on the steps of the bus while it is moving
D.Running to the bus as it arrives
- 10.
What is the primary rule for pedestrians when the 'Green Man' signal is flashing?
A.Start crossing as quickly as possible
B.Do not start to cross, but finish crossing if already on the road
C.Wait for it to turn Red before crossing
D.The signal is about to turn blue
Download the worksheet for Safety and First Aid - Road safety and traffic signs to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Basic First Aid for minor cuts and burns
SubtopicBasic First Aid for minor cuts and burns under Safety and First Aid for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Safety means ____.
A.Staying away from danger
B.Running into a fire
C.Touching sharp knives
D.Playing on the road
- 2.
If a minor cut is on your finger, you should ____.
A.Keep it clean and covered
B.Put it in a bowl of sugar
C.Bite the cut
D.Put it in the mud
- 3.
Which item in the first aid kit is sticky on one side and used with gauze?
A.Soap
B.Medical tape
C.Scissors
D.Antiseptic liquid
- 4.
If you have a minor burn, you should avoid touching it with ____.
A.Dirty hands
B.Cool water
C.A clean cloth
D.Ice
- 5.
What should you do after providing first aid to someone?
A.Dispose of used cotton and bandages safely in a bin
B.Leave the used materials on the floor
C.Put used cotton back into the first aid box
D.Throw the used bandage into the playground
- 6.
How do you know if a first aid kit item has expired?
A.By smelling it
B.By checking the date printed on the packet
C.By the color of the box
D.By how heavy the item is
- 7.
What should you do if a piece of clothing is stuck to a serious burn?
A.Pull it off quickly
B.Do not try to remove it and seek a doctor's help
C.Cut around it with dirty scissors
D.Wash it with soap
- 8.
When a person suffers a minor burn and their clothing is stuck to the wound, first-aid guides suggest following the specific steps shown in the flowchart. What is the most important reason why we should never pull the stuck fabric off the skin?
A.To help the fabric eventually merge with the skin as it heals
B.To prevent the cool water from touching the sensitive injury
C.Because pulling it can tear the damaged skin and cause a more severe injury
D.To keep the burn warm until a doctor can look at it
- 9.
What is the most important item to have in a first aid kit for cleaning a wound when no tap is nearby?
A.A pair of scissors
B.A bottle of sterile water or saline solution
C.A roll of tape
D.A thermometer
- 10.
If a person feels itchy around their bandage after a few hours, what should they do?
A.Scratch through the bandage
B.Tell an adult, as they might be allergic to the adhesive or have an infection
C.Ignore it because itching always means it's healing perfectly
D.Put more bandages on top
Download the worksheet for Safety and First Aid - Basic First Aid for minor cuts and burns to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.