Wilderness First-Aid Worksheet for Teens (Age 15)

Instructions

Read the following questions about wilderness first-aid and provide your best answers. Use the space provided for your responses.

1. What are the three main priorities in a wilderness first-aid situation?

2. Explain the acronym 'ABC' in first-aid and what each letter stands for.

3. When dealing with a bleeding wound, what are the steps you should take to control the bleeding?

4. Describe how to treat a sprained ankle in the wilderness.

5. What are signs of hypothermia, and how can it be prevented?

6. Why is it important to have a first-aid kit when going into the wilderness?

7. List at least three items that should be included in a wilderness first-aid kit and explain their importance.

8. If someone is experiencing a severe allergic reaction, what steps should you take?

9. What should you do if you encounter a snake bite while in the wilderness?

10. Explain the importance of understanding your environment when giving first-aid in the wilderness.