Meaning of First Aid – Basic 4 Social Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

What is First Aid?

First Aid is the immediate help given to a sick or injured person before the doctor arrives. It is the FIRST help you give to save a life or prevent things from getting worse.

Key Words to Understand

• First: The very beginning help
• Aid: Help or assistance
• Immediate: Right away, no delay
• Emergency: Urgent situation

Why is it Called “First Aid”?

✓ It’s the FIRST help given 

✓ Given BEFORE the doctor comes 

✓ Done AT THE SCENE of injury 

✓ QUICK action to help

Purpose of First Aid

1. Save Life 💓

Stop someone from dying

2. Prevent Worse Injury 🛡️

Stop small problems from becoming big

3. Reduce Pain 🩹

Make the person feel better

4. Help Recovery 💪

Start the healing process

Who Can Give First Aid?

• Trained adults
• Teachers
• Nurses
• Parents
• Anyone who knows how

When Do We Need First Aid?

• Cuts and wounds
• Burns
• Fainting
• Choking
• Accidents
• Sudden illness

First Aid is NOT:

❌ Full medical treatment 

❌ Done by doctors in hospital 

❌ Using big machines 

❌ Giving injections

First Aid IS:

✅ Quick help 

✅ Simple care 

✅ Using available materials 

✅ Keeping person safe until help comes

Remember!

First Aid is like being a helper hero – you help someone feel better while waiting for the doctor!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. First Aid is the _______ help given to injured people.
2. We give First Aid _______ the doctor arrives.
3. First Aid helps to save _______.
4. First Aid reduces _______ in injured people.
5. First Aid is _______ and simple care.

B. True or False:

1. First Aid is given in the hospital. _______
2. Only doctors can give First Aid. _______
3. First Aid saves lives. _______
4. First Aid is the first help given. _______
5. Children cannot learn First Aid. _______

C. Circle when we need First Aid:

• Sleeping
• Cuts
• Eating
• Burns
• Playing
• Fainting
• Reading
• Choking

D. Match:

E. Answer:

1. What is First Aid?
2. When do we give First Aid?
3. Name one purpose of First Aid.

F. Complete:

First Aid is:

• _______ help
• Given _______ doctor comes
• Done at the _______

G. Think and Write:

Why is First Aid important?