Health_First Aid Reviewer

What is the very first thing you should do when you see someone who has an injured ankle?

• Comfort the injured person and let them know that help is on the way.

• Stay calm and assess the situation to check if the person is responsive.

• Attempt to immobilize the injury to prevent further damage.

• Immediately call for help from a teacher or school nurse.

What is the primary purpose of first aid, as defined in the provided text?

• To replace the need for professional medical help.

• To permanently heal any injuries or illnesses.

• To teach children how to become doctors.

• To provide immediate care until professional medical help arrives.

What is the first priority before you even approach an injured person?

• Provide appropriate care immediately.

• Assess the nature of the injury.

• Make sure the scene is safe for both you and the injured person.

• Call for help from a professional.

Learning first aid skills can give you a 'confidence boost.' What does this newfound confidence allow you to do?

• To ignore professional medical advice.

• To diagnose illnesses on their own.

• To perform complex medical procedures.

• To act calmly and decisively in emergency situations.

What is one key benefit of proper first aid in relation to the injury itself?

• It ensures a complete and immediate cure.

• It can help prevent complications that might arise from an injury or illness.

• It can cause more serious complications.

• It replaces the need for any further medical treatment.

In the process of assessing an injured person, what are some of the things you should check for, according to the provided text?

• Their favorite color and their age.

• The person's emotional state and their previous injuries.

• Their phone number and address.

• Breathing, consciousness, and severe bleeding.

First aid is important because 'Emergencies Happen.' What does this mean for people who know first aid?

• They can prevent all accidents from occurring.

• They will never get into an accident.

• They can react confidently and effectively in unexpected situations.

• They will always have a doctor with them.

Why is it important to immobilize an injury if you suspect a sprain or fracture, as mentioned in the text?

• To encourage the person to move their ankle more.

• To make it easier for a teacher to see the injury.

• To make the injury more comfortable for the person.

• To prevent further harm to the injured area.

Why do you have to comfort an injured person?

• To determine the severity of the injury.

• To keep them calm and comfortable while waiting for help.

• To distract them from their pain so they do not notice it anymore.

• To try and make the injury heal faster.

'Saving lives' is one of the benefits of first aid. How can this be achieved?

• By providing quick and effective first aid.

• By waiting for professional help to arrive before doing anything.

• By calling for help and then leaving the person alone.

• By giving them pain medication.