First Aid Kit Essentials

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• Which item is most appropriate for cleaning the skin around a minor wound before applying a dressing?
• A first aid kit should include disposable nitrile gloves to reduce contact with blood and other body fluids.
• Which dressing is best suited for applying firm, direct pressure to a bleeding wound?
• Hydrogen peroxide is essential in every first aid kit because it is the preferred routine cleaner for all open wounds.
• Which item is primarily used to secure gauze or a dressing without placing adhesive directly over the wound?
• A first aid kit should contain safety scissors or trauma shears for cutting tape, clothing, or bandages safely.
• Which item is most suitable for protecting a small blister or abrasion from friction?
• An instant cold pack belongs in a first aid kit because it can help reduce swelling after a minor sprain or blunt…