Review Questions


1. When should first aid be administered?

First aid should be administered when emergency care is needed by an accident victim or someone who has become suddenly ill. First aid is used to provide immediate care to minimize the effects of injury or illness until the victim can be seen by a physician.


2. What is the Good Samaritan Act, and how does it protect the rescuer?

Most states have adopted Good Samaritan laws to encourage individuals to get involved in helping accident or illness victims. The laws protect individuals who give aid from liability for ordinary care that is prudently administered, unless gross negligence or willful intent to harm the victim is displayed.


3. What is the Golden Rule of first aid?

The Golden Rule for providing first aid is to “do no further harm.”


4. What are the seven steps to follow when an emergency occurs that will protect both the victim and rescuer?

The seven steps:

  1. Assess the situation and the surrounding environment.
  2. Call EMS (Emergency Medical Services, 911) for help/advice.
  3. If the victim is conscious, get permission (consent) to help or treat.
  4. Try to determine what happened.
  5. Follow standard precautions while giving care.
  6. Enlist the appropriate help of bystanders.
  7. Do not move the victim unless absolutely necessary.

Remember to stay calm!


5. When does the rescuer start CPR on a victim?

CPR is always the first priority in an emergency. CPR is initiated when there is no breathing or pulse.


6. What are the signs and symptoms and treatment for an allergic reaction?

See Procedure 21-1.
7. What are the signs and symptoms and treatment for bleeding and wounds?

See Procedure 21-2.

8. What are the signs and symptoms and treatment for bone, joint, and muscle injuries?

See Procedure 21-3.


9. What are the signs and symptoms and treatments for facial injuries?

See Procedure 21-4.


10. What are the signs and symptoms and treatment for burns?

See Procedure 21-5.


11. What are the signs and symptoms and treatment for drug-related emergencies?

See Procedure 21-6.


12. What are the signs and symptoms and treatment for poisoning?

See Procedure 21-7.


13. What are the signs and symptoms and treatment for temperature-related illnesses?

See Procedure 21-8.


14. What are the signs and symptoms and treatment for other common conditions that require emergency care?

See Procedure 21-9.


15. What are the four common types of slings and wraps used to treat musculoskeletal injuries?

The four common types of slings and wraps:

* Triangular sling to support shoulder, collarbone, and arm injuries
* Spiral wraps for the arms, legs, or body trunk
* Figure-eight wraps for joints, for example, ankle, elbow, wrist
* Finger wrap, with a splint if broken




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