First Aid and Emergency 6E for 2nd Class

What is the first thing you should do when you come upon the scene of a vehicular accident?

• Move injured people out of the vehicles immediately

• Ensure your own safety and assess the scene for hazards

• Start giving first aid right away

• Take photos of the accident

If you see downed power lines at the accident scene, what should you do?

• Move the power lines away with a stick

• Warn others to stay away and call emergency services

• Ignore them and focus on the victims

• Pour water on the lines to cool them

When should you call 911 or emergency services at an accident scene?

• Only if someone is bleeding

• As soon as you determine there are injuries or hazards

• After you have given first aid

• Only if you see fire

What information should you provide to emergency services when reporting an accident?

• Your name and favorite color

• The location, number of vehicles, number of injured, and hazards present

• Only the location

• The make and model of the vehicles

If a vehicle is on fire, what is the best action to take?

• Attempt to put out the fire yourself

• Move away from the vehicle and keep others away

• Open the hood to check the fire

• Pour water on the fire

Why should you avoid moving injured people unless there is immediate danger?

• They might get angry

• You could worsen their injuries, especially spinal injuries

• It is illegal to move them

• They might not want your help

What is the first step in providing first aid to a conscious accident victim?

• Give them water

• Introduce yourself and ask for permission to help

• Move them to a comfortable position

• Remove their shoes

If you suspect a victim has a spinal injury, what should you do?

• Move them to the side of the road

• Keep them still and support their head and neck

• Sit them up

• Give them food

What should you do if you are the first person to arrive at an accident scene?

• Drive away to avoid involvement

• Park safely, turn on hazard lights, and approach with caution

• Block the road with your car

• Yell at the victims to get out

If you see someone bleeding heavily at the scene, what is your priority?

• Give them water

• Apply direct pressure to the wound to control bleeding

• Wait for emergency services

• Move them immediately