Table 2 Relative number of correct responses to study questions

Percentage of correct responses from <30%

Convulsive seizures——position the child on his left side first

Survey the scene first in the accidents

Inhaled poison——remove the child from the toxic area first

Chemical injury to eye——put on disposable gloves and flush the chemical from the eye with lukewarm water

Percentage of correct responses from 30% to 60%

Choking and coughing child——do nothing, except reassure the child and observe the child closely

Caring for a choking child, call EMS after 2 minutes of performing first aid care

Bites to the tongue ——apply pressure with a piece of gauze or cloth to stop the bleeding

Fainting——lay the child on his or her back and loosen any tight clothing

Heatstroke——cool the child immediately and call EMS

reduce infection by flushing the injured area with running water;

before CPR, determine that breathing and coughing are absent

Insect stings——move the child to a safe area and remove any stingers

Nosebleeds——pinch the soft parts of the nose and press against the bones of the face

Penetrating injury to eye——call EMS

Percentage of correct responses >60%

Punctures——Soak the wound in clean water

Swallowed poison——remove traces of the poisonous from the child’s mouth first and then call EMS

Bleeding——place firm, direct pressure on the wound

Dog bites——care for the wound and check with animal control officer

Spinal injury——avoid moving the child at all, and keep the neck and back aligned

Burns——place the burned area in cool water

Electrical burns——turn off the power source if possible and call EMS

Bone injury——rest and call EMS

Keeping dangerous materials in an inaccessible place and locked up

Swelling——apply cold, then wrap and elevate the injured body part