Front

What's the point of performing first aid on someone with a broken leg?

Back

to keep the injury from getting worse before help arrives

Front

Which of these is a basic first aid procedure?

• cleaning and bandaging a cut
• putting a cast on a broken arm
• getting an x-ray of a swollen finger
• popping a dislocated shoulder back into place

Back

cleaning and bandaging a cut

Front

Objective (in the sentence: "The main objective is to keep the victim safe")

Back

purpose

Front

Which situation might require CPR?

Back

your uncle passes out and stops breathing

Front

How should you act while administering first aid?

Back

calm

Front

Which of the following is an opinion about first aid?

• People should attend first aid classes as often as possible
• Knowing proper first aid procedures might help you save someone's life
• First aid certification courses are offered by the Red Cross.
• First aid can be administered by kids as well as adults.

Back

People should attend first aid classes as often as possible

Front

Why is it important to apply antiseptic ointment to a cut?

Back

so the cut doesn't get infected by bacteria or viruses

Front

How does first aid compare to CPR?

Back

First aid is for minor injuries, while CPR is used when someone has no pulse or has stopped breathing.

Front

How would you FIRST stop bleeding?

Back

Direct pressure

Front

What are the "ABCs" of evaluating an injury?

Back

"A" is for open the airway; "B" is for assess breathing; "C" is for assess circulation