First Aid Emergency Situations Quiz
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What should you do first in an emergency situation?

  • Attempt CPR immediately
  • Look for warning signs
  • Check for responsiveness (correct)
  • Control any bleeding

    • Where is the carotid artery located for checking pulse?

  • On the left leg
  • On the wrist
  • Below the jaw bone (correct)
  • Under the armpit

    • What is a common sign of shock in a person?

  • Agitation or altered mental status (correct)
  • Rosy cheeks
  • Warm skin
  • High temperature

    • What is the first step a first aider should take when evaluating a situation?

    <p>Evaluate for potential risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case of an unresponsive person, what should be done to open their airway?

    <p>Carefully roll them onto the side (recovery position)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should bleeding be initially controlled in a trauma victim?

    <p>Use direct pressure on the wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should first aiders look for when checking for breathing in a victim?

    <p>Look for signs of chest raising and falling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a person is unconscious but breathing?

    <p>Roll them onto their side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What follows after establishing that the victim is breathing and has a pulse?

    <p>Control any bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a first aider consider moving the victim to safety?

    <p>Only if they suspect the victim has spinal cord injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the 'ABCs' of first aid refer to?

    <p>Airway, Breathing, Circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for first aiders to avoid moving victims unnecessarily?

    <p>To prevent further injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does basic first aid refer to?

    <p>Assessing and addressing the needs of someone who has been injured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Golden period' in the context of first aid?

    <p>The first 30 minutes after a medical emergency, during which critical treatment should be administered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason patients often do poorly despite having access to advanced medical technology in Indian hospitals?

    <p>Delayed access to medical technology during the critical 'Golden period'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'ABC' in first aid?

    <p>A routine to check Airway, Breathing, and Circulation in a victim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to quickly determine a person's physical condition in first aid?

    <p>To provide appropriate treatment promptly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of basic first aid?

    <p>To assess and address the needs of injured individuals quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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