First Aid Basics

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What is the primary goal of the Primary Survey principle of assessment in first aid?

  • To assess the level of pain
  • To detect life-threatening conditions or injuries (correct)
  • To provide immediate medical treatment
  • To detect hidden injuries

What should you do first when arriving at the scene of a traffic accident?

  • Check the casualties for response
  • Make the area safe (correct)
  • Call 999 to activate EMS
  • Provide basic first aid

What is the purpose of the D.R.S.A.B.C. algorithm in first aid?

  • To provide a structured approach to patient assessment (correct)
  • To administer medical treatment
  • To diagnose medical conditions
  • To identify life-threatening injuries

What is the recommended method to clear and open the airway in a suspected neck or spinal injury?

<p>Jaw thrust (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you check for when assessing a casualty's breathing?

<p>Chest movement, breath sounds, and tracheal deviation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Secondary Survey principle of diagnosis?

<p>To discover hidden injuries and collect information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you find a casualty who is unconscious but breathing?

<p>Check for airway, breathing, and circulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to check for responsiveness in a casualty?

<p>Check for AVPU (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you find a hazard at the scene of an accident?

<p>Make the area safe and remove it if possible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you suspect a casualty has a blocked airway?

<p>Use the head-tilt-chin-lift technique (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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