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First Aid Basics

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What is the primary purpose of first aid?

To diagnose patients
To perform advanced medical procedures
To promote recovery and prevent further injury (correct)
To administer subscription medicine

What is the first step to take in emergency situations?

Call an emergency number (correct)
Provide physical treatment
Work with minimal equipment
Assess the situation

What happens if the airway is obstructed?

The patient's breathing rate decreases
The patient's body will not remove carbon dioxide
The patient's heart rate increases
The patient's lungs will not provide sufficient oxygen to the blood (correct)

What is the result of insufficient blood circulation?

The patient's body will not replenish oxygen and remove carbon dioxide (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern for a first aider in emergency situations?

Understanding the human element (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of work in first aid?

The freedom from medical responsibility (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should the first aider prioritize in case of an emergency?

Attending to the airway, breathing, and circulation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be aware of the level of treatment that can be provided?

To avoid negligence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should the first aider do to care for patients?

Care for patients according to their training and to the best of their ability (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to obtain before administering first aid?

Consent from the patient (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first aider's goal?

To stabilise the patient (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with all first aid procedures?

They must be reported accurately (A) Signup and view all the answers

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