Scout Skills Flashcards
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_ _ is the assistance given to a person suffering sudden illness or injury to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery.
First Aid
What are examples of first aid interventions?
performing CPR before an ambulance arrives and applying a plaster to a minor cut.
Who usually performs first aid?
laypersons, either trained or using acquired knowledge.
_ _ first aid is an extension of the concept of first aid to cover mental health.
Mental Health
Why do many countries require first aid provisions in certain situations?
To ensure safety and readiness through training, equipment, or mandatory education in workplaces, events, or schools.
Does first aid require special equipment or knowledge?
No, it can be improvised with available materials and performed by untrained individuals.
What is the first step in any emergency situation?
Carefully assess the scene to ensure it is safe before giving aid.
Why must you assess the scene before helping?
To avoid becoming a victim yourself—for example, a person might be on a live wire.
After confirming the scene is safe, what is the next step?
A: Check the victim for life-threatening conditions.
How do you check if a victim is responsive?
Kneel and ask loudly, “ARE YOU OK?” If no response, call an ambulance immediately.
When should you call emergency services?
Immediately after confirming unresponsiveness.
What can bystanders do at the scene?
They can assist you while you attend to the victim.
What can bystanders do at the scene?
They can assist you while you attend to the victim.
How do you turn a victim from their stomach to their back?
Place the nearest arm over their head, then roll them using the shoulder and hip in a smooth motion.
How do you open the victim’s airway?
Push down on the forehead and lift the jaw with fingers under the bony part of the chin.
How do you check for breathing?
Place your ear over the victim’s mouth and LOOK at the chest, LISTEN for breathing, and FEEL for air for 3–5 seconds.
