Question

You are playing with your 5-year-old sister at a neighborhood park. Suddenly, a dog runs out of the bushes, jumps on your sister and bites her on the cheek. The wound is deep and bleeding heavily. What should you do?

1) Take your sister to the nearest hospital
2) Clean the wound with soap and water
3) Apply pressure to stop the bleeding
4) Call for help

Answer 1

If a child is bitten by a dog and the wound is deep and bleeding heavily, you should apply pressure to stop the bleeding, call for help, clean the wound, and take the child to the nearest hospital.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you are with your 5-year-old sister and she has been bitten by a dog with a deep wound that is bleeding heavily, the most immediate actions to take are:

1. Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
2. Call for help or have someone nearby call for emergency services.
3. Clean the wound with soap and water if you are able to do so without causing further distress or bleeding.
4. Take your sister to the nearest hospital, especially as dog bites can introduce bacteria that may lead to infection.

While waiting for medical assistance, continue to apply pressure to the wound to help control the bleeding and try to keep your sister calm and still. Once at the hospital, medical professionals can assess and treat the wound, possibly administer a tetanus shot or other vaccinations if necessary, and check for signs of infection.