Coping in an Emergency -Term 4

Question 1

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If you come across an emergency situation when someone has had an _________ or has been ________, as a first aider you must quickly ______ the situation.

Answer 1

accident, injured, assess.

Question 2

Fill in the blanks:
It is very important to find out what happened. You must make sure that you remove any ________ to the casualty, any ___________ or _________.

Answer 2

dangers, bystanders, yourself.

Question 3

Fill in the blanks:

Never rush straight in to help, as you may make the situation worse if you do not realise the _____.

Answer 3

dangers.

Question 4

Name the steps for coping in an emergency.

Answer 4

1. Assess the situation.
2. Make the area safe.
3. Give emergency aid.
4. Get help from others.