Emergencies and Basic-Life support

An emergency is a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

• True

• False

In case you see a house burning, which emergency service do you need?

• The fire department.

• An ambulance.

• A police car.

• None of the above.

Unintentional injuries are ___________.

• accidents

• purposeful

• intentional

• all of these

True or False: You may leave the victim before professional help arrives.

• False

• True

What is the correct order?

• Send for help; ensure the area is safe; open airways; apply CPR

• Ensure the area is safe; check for response; call for help; check for breathing; apply CPR or use the defibrillator.

• Use the defibrillator or apply CPR; make sure the area is safe; check for response; call for help.

Which is NOT a way to prevent accidents?

• think before you act

• know your limits

• act on impulse

• use safety equipment

If you find that the body temperature is below normal, the victim is suffering from...

• hypothermia.

• frost bite.

• heat stroke.

• heat exhaustion.

You should not call 911 unless

• you are bored

• it is an emergency

• you're mad at your parents

The person that is the __________ in the situation should call 911.

• most upset

• oldest

• calmest

• most injured

Before you call 911 you should always

• try to help the person injured

• try to talk to put out the fire by yourself

• check to make sure the scene is safe