Question

According to the American Red Cross, which of the following should you include in a first aid kit for a family of four? A. Rubbing alcohol B. Barbiturates C. Multi-purpose tool D. Scissors

Answer 1

For a family of four, a first aid kit would include scissors. A multi-purpose tool would come handy, but is not necessary. Rubbing alcohol is out of the ordinary, and barbiturates are a type of drug unneeded in a first aid kit.

Answer 2

The Red Cross recommends that all first aid kits for a family of four include the following:

2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches) (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)

25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes), also found within our Family First Aid Kit (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)

1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 inch) (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)

5 antibiotic ointment packets (approximately 1 gram) (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)

5 antiseptic wipe packets (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)

2 packets of aspirin (81 mg each) (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)

1 emergency blanket

1 breathing barrier (with one-way valve)

1 instant cold compress, also found within our First Aid Kit

2 pair of nonlatex gloves (size: large)

2 hydrocortisone ointment packets (approximately 1 gram each) (Similar item found within the Be Red Cross Ready First Aid Kit)

1 3 in. gauze roll (roller) bandage

1 roller bandage (4 inches wide) (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)

5 3 in. x 3 in. sterile gauze pads (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)

5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 inches)  (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)

Oral thermometer (non-mercury/nonglass), also within the Deluxe All Purpose First Aid Kit

2 triangular bandages (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)

Tweezers

Emergency First Aid guide

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/anatomy-of-a-first-aid-kit.html