SSC Topic C086

What is the primary purpose of a first aid kit during a serious injury situation?

• To provide entertainment

• To serve as a toolbox for construction

• To reduce the severity of the injury and possibly prevent death

• To replace professional medical treatment

Which of the following items is NOT typically included in an excellent first aid kit?

• Large sterile gauze pads

• Blunt-nose surgical scissors

• A snake-bite kit

• A stethoscope

What should you do if the victim is not breathing?

• Wait for the ambulance to arrive

• Begin CPR if properly trained

• Give them water

• Move them to a different location

Why is it important to know the location of your first aid kit?

• To use it as a decoration

• To ensure it is not stolen

• To be familiar with its contents and how to use them

• To keep it clean

What should you do if an injured person is lying flat on his/her back?

• Leave them as they are

• Check their airway, breathing, and circulation

• Move them to a sitting position

• Cover them with a blanket

What is the recommended action if you need to stop heavy bleeding?

• Apply a band-aid

• Use a large compress bandage and keep the injured arm or leg elevated

• Pour alcohol on the wound

• Wait for medical professionals to arrive

What should you do before calling the paramedics or ambulance?

• Panic and shout for help

• Have key details such as type of injury and location of the victim

• Move the victim to a different location

• Take a picture of the scene

What is a basic first aid rule regarding the movement of an injured person?

• Move them immediately to a safe place

• Do not move an injured person unless necessary to prevent further injury

• Always move them to a comfortable position

• Move them to a shaded area

What should you do if you are not familiar with the contents of a first aid kit?

• Ignore it and hope for the best

• Be familiar with the contents of the kit, and how to use them

• Ask someone else to handle it

• Use it only in emergencies

What is the importance of notifying management when the first aid kit is accessed?

• To ensure the kit is restocked and maintained

• To keep a record of usage

• To prevent theft

• To avoid using it again