Lecture 1

What are the three priorities of first aid, in order of importance?

• Protect yourself, Clean the scene, Notify the authorities

• Preserve life, Prevent the illness or injury from becoming worse, Promote recovery

• Call for help, Apply bandages, Reassure the casualty

• Check for allergies, Provide CPR, Administer medications

What is the main role of a first aider?

• To clean up the emergency scene after medical help arrives

• To administer medications without training

• To diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses

• To provide emergency help to an injured or suddenly ill person

What is implied consent in first aid?

• When the first aider is unsure of what to do in the situation

• When the first aider is legally obligated to provide assistance

• When the casualty cannot answer, and the first aider can help

• When the casualty refuses any help from the first aider

What is the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in first aid?

• To clean up the emergency scene efficiently

• To administer medications to the casualty

• To diagnose the casualty's condition accurately

• To protect the first aider and minimize health and safety risks

How should sharp objects be disposed of in first aid situations?

• Thrown in the regular garbage without any precautions

• Buried in the ground to prevent accidental injuries

• Left on the scene for medical professionals to handle

• Properly, to ensure the safety of first aid providers and others

What are the risks associated with airborne pathogens in first aid?

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals in the environment

• Injuries caused by sharp objects like needles and knives

• Infections spread through the air, such as Meningitis and Tuberculosis

• Slips and falls due to unsafe conditions at the emergency scene

What should first aiders do to prevent infection when dealing with body fluid and blood-borne pathogens?

• Use disinfecting solutions only on hard surfaces, not on fabrics

• Dispose of contaminated gloves by throwing them in the regular garbage

• Avoid providing any assistance to casualties with blood-related injuries

• Wear gloves and handle sharp objects with extreme care

Why is it important for first aiders to communicate effectively with emergency services?

• To update them on the casualty's condition

• To ask for permission to provide first aid

• To request medical advice from them

• To avoid any legal implications

What should first aiders do if a casualty is bleeding heavily?

• Apply pressure to the wound and elevate the injured limb

• Ignore the bleeding and focus on other injuries

• Wait for medical professionals to arrive before taking any action

• Administer painkillers to the casualty

Why is it important for first aiders to have knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology?

• To impress others with their medical knowledge

• To diagnose complex medical conditions accurately

• To understand how the body works and responds to injuries or illnesses

• To avoid providing any assistance to casualties