First aid means the aid or the help that can be given to an injured person first, that is, before any other help arrives. Nowadays there is usually a telephone not far away and the first we should do, if a serious accident happens, is to call for an ambulance. Sometimes quick action by us may save someone’s life.
Shock. People often suffer from shock after receiving an injury, sometimes even when the injury is a small one. The face turns grey, and the skin becomes damp and cold. They breathe quickly. They should be kept warm. Cover them with a blanket and give them a warm drink.
Broken bones. Do not move the patient. Send for an ambulance at once.
Bleeding. A little bleeding doesn't harm. It washes dirt from the wound. But if the bleeding continues, try to stop it by placing a clean cloth firmly over the wound until the bleeding stops or help arrives.
Poison. A person who has taken poison should be taken to a hospital at once. With some poisons, sleeping pills, for example, it is a good thing to make the patient throw up by pressing your fingers down his throat.
Remember: When an accident happens, send someone to telephone for an ambulance at once. Keep the injured person warm and quiet. Give him plenty of air. Do not let other people crowd around him.
【小题1】How many common accidents are mentioned in this passage?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．the patient breathes quickly. | B．the face turns grey. |
| C．the skin becomes damp and cold. | D．All of the above. |
| A．Don’t move the injured person if he has broken his legs. |
| B．When a person has taken poison, we must make him throw up at once. |
| C．If an injured person goes into shock, we must try to keep them warm. |
| D．First aid means to give an injured person necessary help at once before the doctor comes |
| A．something we must remember. |
| B．some examples of common accidents. |
| C．some facts about some common accidents. |
| D．some advice on how to deal with common accidents. |
