NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Science: Safety and First Aid

Question: Explain how we put out different kinds of fires?

Answer: Different kind of fires can put out in the following ways:

Major fire:

1. The nearest fire station should be informed.
2. Firefighter put out fires with the help of their fire engines major fire small fires can be put out using a special instrument called the fire extinguisher.

Fire due to electric faults:

1. This fire is never put using water because electricity can flow through water.
2. such fires are put using sand or fire extinguisher.

Fire from petrol:

1. This is also put out using sand.

Question: Define first aid. What first aid should be given to a person minor burns?

Answer: The first or immediate help given to injured people before they are taken to a hospital is called a first aid. In case of minor burns, the burnt area should be held under cool running water for sometime. An antiseptic cream or a past of baking soda and water should be applied on the burn.

Question: What is rabies? How can you give immediate help to a person in case of an animal bite?

Answer: Rabies is a disease caused due to an animal bit. In case of an animal bit, wash the wound with running water and cover it with a clean bandage. Take the patient to the hospital immediately. For bee stings, apply a paste of baking soda or toothpaste. For wash stings apply vinegar or lemon juice.