First Aid Concepts, Objectives, and Principles

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What is an accident?

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An unexpected event that causes injury or harm to people or property.

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Define emergency.

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A sudden threat to life or health needing quick action to stop more harm.

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What is the Emergency Action Principle?

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A set of quick and decisive steps during emergencies, involving assessing the situation, prioritizing actions to prevent more harm, and providing first aid until professional help arrives.

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Who is a first aider?

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Someone who is trained to help injured or ill people in emergencies, knowing basic first aid and providing immediate care until medical help arrives.

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What is first aid?

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Immediate help provided to a sick or injured person until professional medical help arrives or becomes available.

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Who is considered a victim in first aid?

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Someone who has been hurt or harmed and needs help.

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What does first aid management involve?

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Immediate care and treatment provided to someone who has been injured or falls ill until professional medical help arrives, including assessing the situation and applying appropriate first aid techniques.

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What is an injury?

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A physical harm to the body from accidents or harmful events, ranging from minor cuts to severe fractures.

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What are signs in a medical context?

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Observable indications of a medical condition or injury, such as changes in skin color, abnormal breathing, swelling, or bleeding.

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What are symptoms?

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Subjective experiences indicating a medical condition or injury, such as pain, dizziness, or weakness.