Sail E0 Webinar

5th Grade > Science

SAFETY AND FIRST AID MCQs

Total Questions : 37 | Page 2 of 4 pages
Question 11. The rabies virus is carried by ___.
  1.    Cockroaches
  2.    Hens
  3.    Dogs
  4.    Mosquitoes
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Dogs
:
C
Domestic dogs, cats, rabbits, and wild animals, such as skunks, raccoons, and bats, carry rabies. They transfer the virus to humans via bites and scratches. However, in 95% cases, rabies is carried by dogs.
Question 12. Which of the following does not help in extinguishing a fire?
  1.    Water
  2.    LPG
  3.    Fire extinguisher 
  4.    Sand
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> LPG
:
B
LPG is a flammable gas. It explodes drastically when comes in contact with fire. Water, fire extinguisher and sandhelp in extinguishing afire.
Question 13. If LPG comes in contact with electric sparks, it can result in fire.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Pain balms
  4.    Sling
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
LPG is a highly flammable mixture of gases used as fuel in cooking. It explodeswhen comes in contact with fire.
Question 14. If you get hurt by a rusted blade, you may get infected by ___.
  1.    scurvy
  2.    flu
  3.    rabies
  4.    tetanus
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> tetanus
:
D
Tetanus is a bacterial infection. The bacteria causing tetanus are present in soil and rust. These bacteria get into the body through wounds and become active which could be life threatening.
Question 15. A crack or break, in a bone is called ___.
  1.    displacement
  2.    fracture
  3.    wound
  4.    burn
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> fracture
:
B
A crack or a break in a bone is called a fracture. It can range from a thin crack to a complete break. Fractures commonly happen because of accidents, falls, or sports injuries.
Question 16. What advice will you give to a person who is cooking in the kitchen?
  1.    Wear a nylon dress
  2.    Wear a rayon dress
  3.    Wear a cotton dress
  4.    Wear dangling jewellery
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Wear a cotton dress
:
C
Nylon and rayon catch fire easily which could be dangerous. Cotton clothes are best suited to work in the kitchen. Also, dangling jewellery may get stuck with things like utensils, stove, and cause accident.
Question 17. Tap water is an insulator.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    wound
  4.    burn
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
Tap water has dissolved minerals, and salts, that are responsible for conduction of electricity. Thus, tap water is a good conductor of electricity.
Question 18.


If a person touched a live wire by mistake and got an electric shock, then what should be our immediate reaction?


  1.     Carry the person to the hospital
  2.     Switch off the main connection
  3.     Keep the injured person warm and still
  4.     Call a doctor
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Switch off the main connection
:
B

If the main supply is switched off, the current will stop flowing through the body of that person.
The person can then be touched, kept warm and still and then carried to the hospital.


Question 19.


The helpline number for the fire department is:


  1.     101
  2.     100
  3.     191
  4.     121
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 101
:
A

101 is the helpline number for the fire department.


Question 20.


In case of mild burns, the first step is to  _____.


  1.     clean the wound and apply antiseptics
  2.     quickly run water over the burn
  3.     cover the burn with a clean piece of cloth
  4.     cover the the burn with a sterile gauze
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> quickly run water over the burn
:
B

In case of mild burns, the following steps should be performed in the same order.
1. Let running water flow over the burn until the pain subsides.
2. Apply an antiseptic lotion or cream to prevent infection.
3. Visit the doctor if pain persists.


Latest Videos

Latest Test Papers