Exam 1: Introduction to First Aid Care

In an emergency situation, often victims who might have been saved die because:

Which of the following is considered a First Aider skill?

First aid is the ________ and immediate care given to a person who is injured or suddenly becomes ill.

"Consent must be informed; you need to explain the care you will provide." This is called "actual consent."

Flammable liquids are the greatest threat at motor vehicle accidents.

Which one of the following is an infectious disease?

The First Aider can force their help on a victim who is unwilling to be treated because the First Aider is bound by "Duty to Act."

All body fluids should be considered infectious until proven otherwise.

One of the principal aims of first aid care is to minimize:

Herpes is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin and mucous membranes.

If the victim is unconscious, the law assumes that she would consent to care if they were conscious. This kind of consent is known as:

First Aiders can initiate many lifesaving procedures, which include:

When a person is injured, a First Aider should take charge and administer first aid while arranging for medical assistance.

A victim should be considered infectious if the victim has:

First Aiders should have a plan of action. Which of the following would not be included as part of a First Aider's plan of action?

You should provide First Aid to:

If the First Aider acts with carelessness, inattention, disregard, or oversight, he could be found guilty of:

Hepatitis B is a bacterial infection of the liver.

Once you have started first aid care, you must continue administering care until you have done all you can do.

If you are alone and rendering aid to another adult, contact EMS immediately after you determine unresponsiveness.