First aid kit
It is important to be prepared in case an emergency ever occurs, this includes keeping a well stocked and maintained first aid kit.
At Cybertots Child Care Centre we have approved first aid kits located in each room including the kitchen, laundry and staff room, plus a spare one that is used for excursions.
The first aid kit is very important, it contains plenty of things that we can use to treat a range of situations – from minor cuts and grazes through to a sprained ankle.
Roll your mouse over the image below to look at the various items that should be included in a first aid kit. Click on the dots to find out more about each item.
Using the first aid kit
Have a look at the following three scenarios that could occur in a child care centre and decide what would be the best action to take by selecting items from our first aid kit.
Read each of the questions below and click on the correct answer. (Feedback will be shown below).
Sally-Jo falls over in the sandpit - face first. She comes running over, rubbing her eye. You have a look and notice that she has a lot of sand in her eye. What items from the first aid kit could you use to treat Sally-Jo? Select from the options listed below.
Incorrect, you haven’t selected the best first aid items to use in this situation. Try again.
Correct, well done. The saline solution is to clean the eye, the sterile eye pads is to protect the eye from further irritation and the gloves are for the protection of the first aid provider.
Incorrect, you haven’t selected the best first aid items to use in this situation. Try again.
Jarrad has got a splinter in his thumb. The splinter is sticking out a little, but appears to be quite firmly lodged. The wound is bleeding slightly. What items from the first aid kit could you use to treat Jarrad? Select from the options listed below.
Incorrect, you haven’t selected the best first aid items to use in this situation. Try again.
Correct, well done. The tweezers are to remove the splinter, the antiseptic solution is to disinfect the wound, the dressing/plaster is to protect the wound and the gloves are for the protection of the first aid provider.
Ben was sitting outside playing and was bitten by ants on his right leg. The area is red and inflamed and he has been scratching. What items from the first aid kit could you use to treat Ben? Select from the options listed below.
Correct, well done. The Saline solution is to clean the bitten area and the insect bite spray is to relieve the itching and soreness.
Incorrect, you haven’t selected the best first aid items to use in this situation. The sticky bandages might irritate the affected area further. Try again.
Incorrect, you haven’t selected the best first aid items to use in this situation. The sticky bandages might irritate the affected area further. Try again.
