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Falls are common in young children and older people. Although most result in mild bumps and bruises，some falls can cause serious injuries that require immediate medical attention.
What to do：
Do not move the person and call for emergency help if the person：
•may have seriously injured the head，neck，back，hip bones or thighs
•is unconscious or was briefly unconscious
•is having difficulty breathing
•isn’t breathing (starts CPR)
•has a seizure(癫痫突然发作)
•has clear fluid or blood coming from the nose，ears or mouth
Call a doctor or seek medical attention if the person：
•becomes very sleepy and is very difficult to wake up
•brings up more than two or three times
•complains of neck or back pains
•complains of increasing pain anywhere on the body
•isn’t walking normally
•doesn’t seem to be focusing his or her eyes normally
•has any behavior or symptoms that worry you
If you think it’s safe to move the person：
•place a cold compress(敷布) or ice pack on any bumps or bruises
•give acetaminophen(解热镇痛药) for pain
•let the person rest，as needed，for the next few hours
•watch the person closely for the next 24 hours for any unusual symptoms or behavior
Never leave young children on any bed or other furniture unsupervised(未监督)．Always strap(用带捆住) children into high chairs，changing tables，shopping carts，and strollers. Always buckle(扣住) kids into ageappropriate safety seats when riding in motor vehicles，and make sure they always wear helmets when biking or skating or when using skateboards or scooters(踏板车)．
21．What is the text mainly about?
A．Falls can’t cause serious injuries. B．Ways to deal with falls.
C．Ways to prevent falls. D．Falls happen to kids.
22．If a person bleeds from his mouth after the accident，what should you do?
A．Shake him forth and back. B．Move him to another place.
C．Give him some medicine to have. D．Let him stay where he is.
23．Which of the following will be the best title for the last paragraph?
A．Prevent Your Kids B．Place Furniture Well
C．Wear Helmets D．Prevent Falls
