Instructions
Read through each section to learn all about nosebleeds. Try your best to complete the fun activities and quizzes along the way. Don't worry, nosebleeds are super common and usually not a big deal! Let's learn how to be a nosebleed expert.
Part 1: Why Do Noses Bleed?
Have you ever wondered why your nose suddenly starts bleeding? It's not as mysterious as it seems! The inside of your nose is lined with a moist, thin layer of skin packed with hundreds of tiny, delicate blood vessels. Because these blood vessels are so close to the surface, they can break easily.
Here are some common reasons this might happen:
- Dry Air: When the air is very dry (like in the winter when the heat is on), the inside of your nose can dry out and crack, causing a bleed.
- Picking or Rubbing: A fingernail can easily scratch and break one of the tiny blood vessels.
- Blowing Too Hard: Blowing your nose with a lot of force can put too much pressure on the blood vessels.
- A Minor Injury: Getting a small bump on your nose while playing can be enough to start a nosebleed.
Activity 1: Cause Match-Up
Draw a line to connect the situation on the left with its most likely cause on the right.
| Situation | Possible Cause |
| 1. You've had a cold and have been blowing your nose all day. | A. Dry Air |
| 2. You wake up in the morning and your nose is bleeding. The heater was running all night. | B. Minor Injury |
| 3. Your friend accidentally bumps into your face with a pillow. | C. Blowing Too Hard |
Part 2: Be a Nosebleed Hero! What to Do
Knowing what to do during a nosebleed can make it seem much less scary. Follow these simple steps to stop the bleeding like a pro!
- Stay Calm. Take a few deep breaths. It's almost always okay.
- Sit Down & Lean FORWARD. This is very important! Leaning forward stops the blood from going down your throat.
- Pinch Your Nose. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch the soft part of your nose shut. Don't pinch the hard, bony part at the top.
- Breathe Through Your Mouth. Keep pinching!
- Wait for 10 Minutes. Use a clock to time yourself. Try not to let go to check. If it's still bleeding after 10 minutes, have a grown-up help you pinch it for another 10 minutes.
Activity 2: True or False?
Read each statement below and circle whether it is TRUE or FALSE.
| 1. You should tilt your head way back during a nosebleed. | TRUE / FALSE |
| 2. It's best to lean your head slightly forward. | TRUE / FALSE |
| 3. You should pinch the hard, bony bridge of your nose. | TRUE / FALSE |
| 4. You need to hold the pinch for at least 10 minutes. | TRUE / FALSE |
Part 3: Test Your Knowledge!
You've learned a lot! Let's see what you remember. Complete the sentences and the puzzle below.
Activity 3: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words in the word bank to complete the sentences.
Word Bank: vessels calm forward soft
1. The inside of your nose has many tiny blood ______________ that can break easily.
2. When you get a nosebleed, the first thing to do is stay ______________.
3. You should always lean ______________ to stop blood from going down your throat.
4. Pinch the ______________ part of your nose for 10 minutes.
Fun Fact!
The medical name for a nosebleed is epistaxis (pronounced: eh-pih-STAK-sis). It comes from Greek words that mean "to bleed from the nose."
Answer Key
Check your work here after you've completed the worksheet!
Activity 1: Cause Match-Up
- 1. You've had a cold and have been blowing your nose all day. -> C. Blowing Too Hard
- 2. You wake up in the morning and your nose is bleeding. The heater was running all night. -> A. Dry Air
- 3. Your friend accidentally bumps into your face with a pillow. -> B. Minor Injury
Activity 2: True or False?
- FALSE
- TRUE
- FALSE
- TRUE
Activity 3: Fill in the Blanks
- vessels
- calm
- forward
- soft