First Aid Basics
What is the primary goal of first aid?
To save lives
Prevent further injuries
Promote recovery
What does "A" stand for in the ABCs of first aid?
Airway
What is the first step in primary assessment?
Check if the person is conscious by tapping their shoulder
What are the three steps of the secondary assessment?
Ask questions, check vital signs, do an injury check
Time is not important in giving first aid
False
What is the first step in performing first aid?
Checking the safety of the scene
How do you check a person’s airway?
Tilt the head and lift the chin
What does primary assessment determine?
Life-threatening conditions
Name a sample question you would ask during the secondary assessment
How do you feel? Do you feel pain?
You check circulation first in the primary assessment
False, check response first
Define first aid
Immediate care given to an injured or ill person until full medical treatment is available
How long should you check for normal breathing?
5-10 seconds
Should you move a person with a suspected broken bone?
No, unless the situation is unsafe
What should you do after finding no signs of injury in a conscious person?
Let them rest in a comfortable position
Save lives is one of the objectives of first aid.
True
Name two injuries commonly treated with first aid in sports.
Sprains, fractures
What does "C" stand for in the ABCs of first aid?
Circulation
How do you open the airway of an unconscious person?
Head tilt and chin lift
What vital signs should you check in secondary assessment?
Level of responsiveness, breathing, skin color
You always need to do the primary assessment before secondary assessment.
False, if the person is conscious, you can skip primary.
What should you do if a person has excessive bleeding?
Stop the bleeding as soon as possible
How do you check for circulation in an injured person?
Look for life-threatening bleeding
What should you do if a person is unresponsive but breathing normally?
Place them in the recovery position
How do you conduct an injury check?
Look for deformities, bruises, discoloration, ask about pain
Moving an injured person to a safe location should always be the first step.
False, only if it is safe to do so.