The Basics of First Aid

What do you call the immediate care given to an injured person before the arrival of a physician?

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Chest Compression

• First Aid

• Intensive Care

Which is an objective of first aid:

• To prolong life

• To intensify suffering

• To end the services of a physician

• To bridge the gap between the victim and the Physician

When a first aider does not alarm a victim, what characteristic does s/he show?

• being observant

• resourcefulness

• gentleness

• tactfulness

What is the first thing todo in assessing an emergency situation?

• Call for help

• Survey if the scene is safe

• Do a head-to-toe examination

• Check the vital signs of the victim

When is the primary survey of the victim done?

• When the victim is conscious

• During the survey of the scene

• When the victim is unconscious

• After the victim has regained consciousness

What sterile cloth is used to cover a wound?

• bandage

• cold compress

• dressing

• hot compress

what is used to stop bleeding and provide support for mobilization of a fracture?

• bandage

• cold compress

• dressing

• hot compress

Which is a break in the continuity of the tissue in the body?

• fracture

• laceration

• sprain

• wound

What open wound is cause by nails, needles and other pointed objects?

• avulsion

• incision

• laceration

• puncture

The following choices are the Characteristics of a Good First Aider. which is incorrect?

• Gentle

• Obedient

• Resourceful

• Tactful

• Sympathetic