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What should you do first in an emergency situation?
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?
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?
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?
What is the first step a first aider should take when evaluating a situation?
In case of an unresponsive person, what should be done to open their airway?
In case of an unresponsive person, what should be done to open their airway?
How should bleeding be initially controlled in a trauma victim?
How should bleeding be initially controlled in a trauma victim?
What should first aiders look for when checking for breathing in a victim?
What should first aiders look for when checking for breathing in a victim?
What should be done if a person is unconscious but breathing?
What should be done if a person is unconscious but breathing?
What follows after establishing that the victim is breathing and has a pulse?
What follows after establishing that the victim is breathing and has a pulse?
When should a first aider consider moving the victim to safety?
When should a first aider consider moving the victim to safety?
What do the 'ABCs' of first aid refer to?
What do the 'ABCs' of first aid refer to?
Why is it important for first aiders to avoid moving victims unnecessarily?
Why is it important for first aiders to avoid moving victims unnecessarily?
What does basic first aid refer to?
What does basic first aid refer to?
What is the 'Golden period' in the context of first aid?
What is the 'Golden period' in the context of first aid?
What is the main reason patients often do poorly despite having access to advanced medical technology in Indian hospitals?
What is the main reason patients often do poorly despite having access to advanced medical technology in Indian hospitals?
What is the significance of the 'ABC' in first aid?
What is the significance of the 'ABC' in first aid?
Why is it important to quickly determine a person's physical condition in first aid?
Why is it important to quickly determine a person's physical condition in first aid?
What is the purpose of basic first aid?
What is the purpose of basic first aid?
