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Nosebleeds

Life Skills · First aid for kids · ages 6-11
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. During a nosebleed, which way should you lean your head?

    • A little forward
    • All the way back
    • Upside down

  2. You should tip your head back during a nosebleed.

    Circle one:   True   False

  3. Most nosebleeds are small and stop soon.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. While your nose is bleeding and you pinch it, how should you breathe?

    • Through your mouth
    • Not at all
    • Very fast through your nose

  5. Which part of your nose should you pinch?

    • The soft part below the bony top
    • The hard bony top
    • Your cheek

  6. It helps to find the soft part of your nose before you ever have a nosebleed.

    Circle one:   True   False

  7. Your nose starts bleeding. What is the best set of steps?

    • Sit, lean a little forward, pinch the soft part
    • Lie down flat and tip your head back
    • Run around the room
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Answer key

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  1. A little forward · Leaning a little forward is the safe way. Do not lean back.
  2. False · Leaning back can let blood run down your throat. Lean a little forward instead.
  3. True · Nosebleeds can look surprising, but most stop after a short pinch.
  4. Through your mouth · Breathe gently through your mouth while you pinch your nose.
  5. The soft part below the bony top · Pinch the soft part just below the hard top of your nose.
  6. True · Knowing where to pinch means you are ready if a nosebleed happens.
  7. Sit, lean a little forward, pinch the soft part · Sit, lean forward a little, and pinch the soft part of your nose.
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