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What is the primary role of a first aider at the scene of an emergency?
What is the primary role of a first aider at the scene of an emergency?
- To diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses
- To administer medications and perform surgeries
- To suspect injuries and illnesses and provide first aid (correct)
- To provide medical consultations and prescribe medications
What is an important step in providing first aid at the scene of an emergency?
What is an important step in providing first aid at the scene of an emergency?
- Keeping unnecessary people away (correct)
- Administering medications without proper training
- Reassuring the casualty that they will be fine
- Letting the casualty try to walk it off
What should a first aider check when assisting with medications?
What should a first aider check when assisting with medications?
- The '5-rights' of medication administration (correct)
- The casualty's medical history and allergies
- The medication's expiration date and storage conditions
- The casualty's pulse and blood pressure
What may affect the procedures related to the provision of first aid and CPR?
What may affect the procedures related to the provision of first aid and CPR?
What is an important consideration for first aiders in the workplace?
What is an important consideration for first aiders in the workplace?
How should needles be handled?
How should needles be handled?
What should you do if someone more qualified arrives at the emergency scene?
What should you do if someone more qualified arrives at the emergency scene?
What is the role of bystanders at the emergency scene?
What is the role of bystanders at the emergency scene?
What is a sign of an injury?
What is a sign of an injury?
What is the first thing a bystander should do to help in an emergency?
What is the first thing a bystander should do to help in an emergency?
When a casualty has multiple injuries, what should the first aider prioritize?
When a casualty has multiple injuries, what should the first aider prioritize?
What is the purpose of documenting the incident and first aid given?
What is the purpose of documenting the incident and first aid given?
After providing first aid for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, what should the first aider do?
After providing first aid for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, what should the first aider do?
How can the first aider maintain the casualty in the best possible condition until handover to medical help?
How can the first aider maintain the casualty in the best possible condition until handover to medical help?
What should the first aider do if they suspect head or spinal injuries?
What should the first aider do if they suspect head or spinal injuries?
What is the purpose of the Medical Advisory Group for St.John Ambulance?
What is the purpose of the Medical Advisory Group for St.John Ambulance?
What is the scope of first aid training provided by St.John Ambulance in Canada?
What is the scope of first aid training provided by St.John Ambulance in Canada?
What is the focus of St.John Ambulance's first aid training?
What is the focus of St.John Ambulance's first aid training?
Who is referred to as a 'first aider' in an emergency scene?
Who is referred to as a 'first aider' in an emergency scene?
What is the name of the registered trademark of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada?
What is the name of the registered trademark of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada?
What is the primary goal of first aid?
What is the primary goal of first aid?
What is the main topic of Chapter 2 in the guide?
What is the main topic of Chapter 2 in the guide?
What is the purpose of the publication 'First Aid: Reference Guide'?
What is the purpose of the publication 'First Aid: Reference Guide'?
Why is it important for first aiders to remember their level of training?
Why is it important for first aiders to remember their level of training?
Who is the target audience for St.John Ambulance's first aid training?
Who is the target audience for St.John Ambulance's first aid training?
What type of responders is Chapter 5 of the guide primarily focused on?
What type of responders is Chapter 5 of the guide primarily focused on?
What is the role of the Medical Advisory Group in shaping the future of first aid?
What is the role of the Medical Advisory Group in shaping the future of first aid?
What is the name of the organization that provides first aid training in Canada?
What is the name of the organization that provides first aid training in Canada?
What is the focus of St.John Ambulance's commitment to first aid training?
What is the focus of St.John Ambulance's commitment to first aid training?
What is the purpose of the 'First Aid: Reference Guide' publication?
What is the purpose of the 'First Aid: Reference Guide' publication?
What is the primary goal of the chapter on Emergency Scene Management?
What is the primary goal of the chapter on Emergency Scene Management?
What is the main focus of Chapter 4?
What is the main focus of Chapter 4?
What is covered in Chapter 5?
What is covered in Chapter 5?
What is the main topic of Chapter 7?
What is the main topic of Chapter 7?
What is the purpose of the Quick First Aid Reference in Chapter 8?
What is the purpose of the Quick First Aid Reference in Chapter 8?
What is the significance of the 'golden hour' in emergency care?
What is the significance of the 'golden hour' in emergency care?
What should you do if you are alone with a casualty?
What should you do if you are alone with a casualty?
Who provides medical care under the supervision of a medical doctor?
Who provides medical care under the supervision of a medical doctor?
Where can medical care be given?
Where can medical care be given?
What should you do if you have a mobile phone with you during an emergency?
What should you do if you have a mobile phone with you during an emergency?
