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First Aid and Safety — REET EVS Notes

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This page covers basic first aid (cuts, burns, sprains, snakebite) and everyday safety precautions. In REET EVS, this topic is tested through practical, situation-based questions, where general common sense and safety priorities matter more than memorised definitions.

  • 1 question in REET 2024
  • Class 1–5 level
  • 6 min read
Verified 17 September 2026 · Source: 112 India — unified emergency helpline FAQ

How this topic is asked in REET

REET 2024 asked what the most important item is for a mountaineer — the correct answer was an oxygen kit, not a sleeping bag, blanket, or torch. This makes it clear that REET tests situational judgement on this topic more than rote definitions — that is, you need to identify what's 'most essential' or 'the first step' in a given situation.

Common Injuries/Situations and Their First Aid

SituationMain first aid steps
Minor cut/scrapeWash the wound with clean water, apply antiseptic, cover with a clean bandage
Burn (mild)Immediately hold the burnt area under cool (not icy) running water for 10-15 minutes
SprainRest the affected part, apply a light ice pack, keep it elevated, avoid moving it
NosebleedTilt the head slightly forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for a few minutes
FaintingLay the person in an open, airy space, raise the legs slightly, and loosen tight clothing
Suspected fractureAvoid moving the affected limb, stabilise it with a firm support (splint), get to a hospital immediately

Remember: the purpose of first aid is to stabilise the situation — it's not a substitute for a doctor's treatment. In a serious injury, seek medical help immediately.

First Aid for Snakebite and Serious Emergencies

For a snakebite, the most important thing is to keep the person calm (so the venom doesn't spread faster), keep the bitten limb below heart level, and get to the nearest hospital as quickly as possible. Older methods like cutting the bite site, sucking out the venom, or tying it tightly (a tourniquet) are now considered medically harmful and should be avoided.

At high altitude (mountaineering), thin air reduces oxygen levels, which makes breathing difficult — this is why an oxygen kit is considered the most important equipment for mountaineers, as also reflected in the REET 2024 question.

In summer, 'heat stroke' is a common and serious problem in areas like Rajasthan — its symptoms include high fever, dry and hot skin, and dizziness. In this situation, the person should be moved immediately to a shaded, cool place, their body wiped with a wet cloth, and given small sips of water; if the condition is severe, they should be taken to hospital right away.

The First Aid Box and Its Role in Schools

A basic first-aid box should contain cotton, sterile bandages, antiseptic solution/cream, scissors, adhesive tape, a thermometer, and pain-relief balm. Most Indian states consider it mandatory for schools to keep a first-aid box, since minor injuries during sports and daily activities are common among children. The expiry dates of medicines and antiseptics kept in the first-aid box should also be checked from time to time, so that expired or ineffective medicine isn't used in an emergency.

For REET candidates who go on to become teachers, basic first-aid knowledge isn't just useful for the exam — it's practically necessary for taking the right, safe steps immediately if a child gets suddenly injured or falls ill in class.

Precautions for Choking

If a child has food stuck in their throat and can't cough it out, or is having serious trouble breathing, that's an emergency — in this case, giving firm back blows between the shoulder blades is considered a first step, but this should only be done by a trained adult, and medical help should be called immediately. For prevention, the most important thing is teaching young children not to put small, hard objects (like coins or small toy parts) in their mouths.

Everyday Safety Precautions

Road safety
Look both ways before crossing, use zebra crossings, helmets mandatory on two-wheelers
Home safety
Stay away from open electrical wires/switches, use gas appliances carefully
Water safety
Don't enter deep water without knowing how to swim, be careful near ponds/rivers in the rainy season, wear a life jacket on a boat
Sports safety
Use a helmet and safety gear while cycling/skating, avoid playing near sharp or dangerous areas
Emergency number
India's unified emergency helpline number is 112 (police, ambulance, fire — all on one number)
Fire safety
Never use a lift during a fire, stay low and move out to avoid smoke, use the 'Stop-Drop-Roll' method if clothes catch fire

How to Teach This to Children

Classroom activity

Run a 'what to do-what not to do' role-play, where children act out the correct steps for a minor injury (like a scraped knee from falling).

Teaching aids

Show the everyday contents of a first-aid box (cotton, bandage, antiseptic) and explain their use — showing real objects is far more effective than abstract discussion.

Common misconception

Children often think that ice should be applied immediately to a burn. Teachers should clarify that applying ice directly can further damage the skin — cool running water is the correct method.

Assessment idea

Ask children, 'If your friend gets hurt while playing, what's the first thing you'll do?' — this situational question tests practical understanding.

Safety rules chart

Put up a chart titled 'Our Safety Rules' in the classroom, and have children write and illustrate rules themselves — like crossing the road safely, staying away from electricity, and being careful with sharp objects — this builds a sense of ownership over the rules.

Memory trick

REET first-aid questions often ask 'what's most essential' — in these cases, always think in this order: 'life-saving thing first' (like breathing/oxygen), then 'comfort and stability', and only then 'convenience items'. The REET 2024 question was built on exactly this logic — a sleeping bag and blanket are for comfort, but an oxygen kit is life-saving.

REET 2024 Questions (Solved)

Question 140

Which of the following material is most important to be carried by a mountaineer ?

  1. Aस्लीपिंग बैग
  2. Bऑक्सीजन किट
  3. Cकंबल
  4. Dटॉर्च

Explanation

ऊँचाई बढ़ने के साथ वायु विरल हो जाती है और ऑक्सीजन की मात्रा कम हो जाती है, जिससे साँस लेने में कठिनाई होती है। इसलिए ऊँचे पर्वतों पर चढ़ने वाले पर्वतारोही के लिए ऑक्सीजन किट सबसे महत्वपूर्ण है; स्लीपिंग बैग, कंबल व टॉर्च उपयोगी तो हैं पर जीवन-रक्षक नहीं।

Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the first correct step to take for a minor injury or cut?

  1. Aघाव को साफ़ पानी से धोना
  2. Bतुरंत पट्टी बाँध देना बिना धोए
  3. Cघाव को अनदेखा करना
  4. Dघाव पर मिट्टी लगाना

Explanation

The very first step for any wound is washing it with clean water to reduce the risk of infection, followed by antiseptic and a bandage.

Question 2

What should be done immediately in case of a burn?

  1. Aसीधे बर्फ रगड़ना
  2. Bतेल लगाना
  3. C10-15 मिनट ठंडे बहते पानी में रखना
  4. Dकुछ न करना

Explanation

Holding a burn under cool running water for 10-15 minutes is the correct treatment. Applying ice directly can further damage the skin.

Question 3

What is the unified helpline number for all emergency services (police, ambulance, fire) in India?

  1. A100
  2. B101
  3. C108
  4. D112

Explanation

India's unified emergency helpline number is 112, connecting police, ambulance and fire services all on one number.

Question 4

What is the most correct step to take in case of a snakebite?

  1. Aकाटे गए स्थान को चीरकर ज़हर चूसना
  2. Bव्यक्ति को शांत रखते हुए तुरंत अस्पताल ले जाना
  3. Cकसकर रस्सी से बाँध देना
  4. Dकुछ न करना

Explanation

In a snakebite, keeping the person calm and getting them to hospital immediately is the correct step; cutting the bite site or tying it tightly is considered harmful.

Question 5

What should be done immediately in case of a sprain?

  1. Aतुरंत उस अंग पर ज़ोर से चलना
  2. Bप्रभावित अंग को आराम देना व हल्की बर्फ की सिकाई करना
  3. Cगर्म पानी से सेंकना
  4. Dकुछ न करना

Explanation

For a sprain, resting the affected limb and applying a light ice pack is the correct first aid.

Question 6

In what position should an unconscious person be laid down?

  1. Aपेट के बल लिटाना
  2. Bखुली-हवादार जगह पर लिटाकर पैर थोड़े ऊपर रखना
  3. Cबैठाकर सिर झुकवाना
  4. Dउठाकर घुमाना

Explanation

Laying a fainted person in an open, airy space with their legs slightly raised improves blood flow to the brain, and loosening tight clothing also helps.

Question 7

What should children be taught to do first while crossing a road?

  1. Aदौड़कर पार करना
  2. Bदाएँ-बाएँ देखकर व ज़ेब्रा क्रॉसिंग से पार करना
  3. Cमोबाइल देखते हुए पार करना
  4. Dबिना देखे पार करना

Explanation

Looking both ways and using a zebra crossing before crossing the road is the most basic road-safety habit to teach children.

Question 8

Which is the most effective way to teach children first aid in class?

  1. Aकेवल परिभाषाएँ रटवाना
  2. Bरोल-प्ले व वास्तविक फर्स्ट-एड सामग्री दिखाकर व्यावहारिक अभ्यास करवाना
  3. Cटॉपिक को छोड़ देना
  4. Dकेवल किताब से पढ़वाना

Explanation

Hands-on practice — role-play and demonstrating real first-aid material — is the most effective way to teach a life-skills topic like first aid.

Question 9

According to a REET 2024 question, which item was considered most important for a mountaineer climbing high mountains?

  1. Aस्लीपिंग बैग
  2. Bकंबल
  3. Cऑक्सीजन किट
  4. Dटॉर्च

Explanation

Because air is thin at high altitude and oxygen is scarce, an oxygen kit is considered the most important, life-saving item for a mountaineer.

Question 10

What is the most correct first aid for a nosebleed?

  1. Aसिर को पीछे झुकाना
  2. Bसिर को थोड़ा आगे झुकाकर नाक का नरम हिस्सा दबाए रखना
  3. Cतुरंत लेट जाना
  4. Dकुछ न करना

Explanation

For a nosebleed, tilting the head slightly forward and pinching the soft part of the nose is correct; tilting the head back can let blood flow into the throat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct first treatment for a burn?+

The burnt area should immediately be held under cool, clean running water for 10-15 minutes. Ice shouldn't be applied directly, as it can further damage the skin.

What should you avoid doing in a snakebite situation?+

You should never cut the bite site, suck out the venom, or tie it tightly (a tourniquet) — these older methods are now considered medically harmful. Keep the person calm and get them to a hospital immediately.

Which number should you dial for emergency help in India?+

India's unified emergency helpline number is 112, which works for police, ambulance, and fire services.

What's considered the most essential item for mountaineers?+

Since oxygen levels drop at high altitude, an oxygen kit is considered the most important, life-saving item for mountaineers.

What basic items should a first-aid box contain?+

Cotton, sterile bandages, antiseptic solution/cream, scissors, adhesive tape, a thermometer, and pain-relief balm are the basic contents of a first-aid box.

What precautions should you take for choking?+

A choking child should get immediate medical help, and the best prevention is teaching young children from the start not to put small, hard objects in their mouths.

What first aid should be given for heat stroke?+

The person should be moved immediately to a shaded, cool place, wiped with a wet cloth, and given small sips of water; if the condition is severe, they should be taken to hospital right away.

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Change Log

  • 17 September 2026 — English page published — mirrors the fact-checked Hindi page, independently bilingual-accuracy checked