General Procedures for an Injury or Illness on Land--7-5

What is the first action a first responder must take for an injury or illness on land?

• Perform a primary assessment.

• Provide care for conditions found.

• Summon EMS if needed.

• Size up the scene.

• Perform a secondary assessment.

What is the second action a first responder must take for an injury or illness on land?

• Perform a primary assessment.

• Provide care for conditions found.

• Summon EMS if needed.

• Size up the scene.

• Perform a secondary assessment.

What is the third action a first responder must take for an injury or illness on land?

• Perform a primary assessment.

• Provide care for conditions found.

• Summon EMS if needed.

• Size up the scene.

• Perform a secondary assessment.

What action should a first responder take for an injury or illness on land if no life threatening injuries are found?

• Perform a primary assessment.

• Provide care for conditions found.

• Summon EMS if needed.

• Size up the scene.

• Perform a secondary assessment.

After performing a primary and/or secondary assessment, what is the next action?

• Perform a primary assessment.

• Provide care for conditions found.

• Summon EMS if needed.

• Size up the scene.

• Perform a secondary assessment.

What is the final step a first responder should take for an injury or illness on land after providing care?

• Perform a primary assessment.

• Provide care for conditions found.

• Summon EMS if needed.

• Report. Advise. Release.

• Perform a secondary assessment.

What does the pneumonic AVPU mean in relation to level of consciousness (LOC)? Complete the following using commas: A____, Verbal, P______, Un__________

True or False: Although it is usually performed as part of the primary assessment, calling EMS is listed as the third step in the general procedures for an injury or illness or land.

• True

• False

Whenever a rescuer is alone, call first and care first guidelines differ for children (less than 12 years old) and adults (12 years of age or older). For which age group is the general guideline to call first?

• Children

• Adults