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T/F We do not know when an emergency may occur and therefore we need to know how to react quickly to such a situation.
T
first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious illness or injury,
first aid
provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery.
first aid
It includes initial intervention
in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available,
such as performing _____ while waiting for an ambulance,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
First aid is generally performed by someone with ______
basic medical training.
_______, focused on preservation and recovery of an individual’s social or relationship well-being
Conflict First Aid
_______ is an extension of the concept of first aid to
cover mental health,
Mental health first aid
while _____is used as early treatment
of people who are at risk for developing PTSD
psychological first aid
______, focused on preservation and recovery of an individual’s social or relationship well-being,
is being piloted in Canada
Conflict First Aid
T/F First aid,
however, does not necessarily require any particular equipment or prior knowledge, and can
involve improvisation with materials available at the time, often by untrained people.
T
First aid,
however, does not necessarily require any particular equipment or prior knowledge, and can
involve improvisation with materials available at the time, often by _____
untrained people.
T/F First aid can be performed on nearly all animals, such as pets, although this article relates to the care of human patients.
T
_____ is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from
either a minor or serious illness or injury
First aid
_____ is emergency care given immediately to an injured person
First aid
First aid is emergency care given immediately to an _____
injured person
The purpose of
_____ is to minimize injury and future disability
first aid
The purpose of
first aid is to ______
minimize injury and future disability
In serious cases, first aid may be necessary to keep the ____ alive.
victim
The ______ of first aid are the primary things that need to be checked when you
approach the victim,
ABC’s
ABC
Airway, Breathing, and Circulation.
Prior to _____, ensure that the airway is clear, check to see if the patient is breathing, and check for circulation
CPR
_____ is someone who is qualified to give first aid treatment in the event of an injury or illness.
first aider
first aider is someone who is qualified to give ____ in the event of an injury or illness.
first aid treatment
6 qualities good first aider
gentle observant resourceful sympathetic tactful cheerful