Administering Basic First Aid
Someone sustains a minor cut or sprain, and a colleague or trained individual provides basic first aid until further medical attention is available.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
bleeding
When blood is coming out of a cut or injury. In first aid, it's important to stop bleeding quickly to avoid losing too much blood.
minor cut
A small, not serious injury where the skin is broken. This is common in everyday accidents, like bumping into something sharp.
first aid kit
A box or bag containing supplies like bandages and antiseptic for treating small injuries at home or work before professional help.
running water
Water flowing from a faucet or tap. Use it to wash wounds gently to remove dirt and reduce infection risk.
direct pressure
Pressing firmly on a wound with a clean cloth to stop bleeding. This is a basic first aid step to control blood flow.
antiseptic wipes
Pre-moistened tissues with cleaning liquid to disinfect wounds and prevent germs from causing infection.
bandage
A strip of material used to cover and protect a wound after cleaning it. Change it regularly to keep the area clean.
infection
A condition where bacteria or germs enter a wound and cause swelling, redness, or pain. Cleaning helps prevent this.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Are you okay, Emily? Let me see.
This is a polite way to check on someone's well-being after an accident and offer help. Use it in emergencies to show concern. The question 'Are you okay?' uses simple present tense for immediate situations.
We need to clean that right away.
Expresses urgency in first aid. 'Right away' means immediately, useful for instructing actions in safety scenarios. 'Need to' shows necessity, a common structure for advice.
Do you know where the first aid kit is?
A question to locate emergency supplies. It's practical for asking for help in unfamiliar places. Uses present simple tense for general knowledge questions.
Keep direct pressure on it to stop the bleeding while I get the kit.
Gives instructions during first aid. 'Keep' with gerund 'pressure' means continue doing something. Useful for guiding others in crises; 'while' connects two actions happening at the same time.
Let me clean around the wound first to prevent infection.
Offers to perform a step in first aid. 'Let me' is polite for volunteering help. 'To prevent' explains purpose, a key infinitive use for reasons in safety talks.
It might sting a bit, but it’s important.
Warns about possible pain while emphasizing necessity. 'Might' shows possibility, and 'but' contrasts discomfort with benefit. Great for reassuring during medical procedures.
If it swells or gets red, let me know, or see a doctor.
Gives conditional advice for monitoring injuries. 'If' clause for future possibilities, with imperatives 'let me know' and 'see a doctor' for actions. Essential for post-first aid instructions.
Thanks, John, I really appreciate your help.
Expresses gratitude after receiving assistance. 'Appreciate' means to be thankful for something. Use this in everyday situations to show politeness and build relationships.