St. John Ambulance First Aid / Complete Questions &
Correct Detailed Answers (100% Correct)
What is the definition of First Aid? - (ANSWER)The emergency care given to an
injured or suddenly ill person using readily available materials
What is a First Aider? - (ANSWER)Someone who takes charge of an emergency
scene and gives first aid
What is Medical Help? - (ANSWER)Care given by a health care professional, or
under the supervision of a medical doctor
What is a casualty? - (ANSWER)The individual who is injured or becomes
suddenly ill
What are the ages? - (ANSWER)Adult - over the age of 8
Child - between 1 and 8 years of age
Infant - under the age of 1 year
What are the objectives when administering First Aid - (ANSWER)Preserve Life,
Prevent Further Injury, Promote Recovery
Why do people hesitate to help? - (ANSWER)Fear of a lawsuit, Fear of contracting
a disease, Fear of making things worse
, What are the legal and Regulatory issues? - (ANSWER)Good Samaritan Principles:
- no legal duty to respond
- identify yourself and get consent
- use reasonable skill and care
- you are not negligent
- Do not abandon the casualty
How to prevent infections from administering First Aid - (ANSWER)-Hand washing
- minimizing mouth to mouth contact
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- take care when handling sharp objects
What immunizations do you have to maintain - (ANSWER)-Tetanus
- Hepatitis
Who might the First Aider need to communicate with? - (ANSWER)- the casualty
- bystanders
- other first aiders
- other professionals (hydro services)
- Ems providers
what are 4 steps in Emergency Scene Management? - (ANSWER)- Scene Survey
Correct Detailed Answers (100% Correct)
What is the definition of First Aid? - (ANSWER)The emergency care given to an
injured or suddenly ill person using readily available materials
What is a First Aider? - (ANSWER)Someone who takes charge of an emergency
scene and gives first aid
What is Medical Help? - (ANSWER)Care given by a health care professional, or
under the supervision of a medical doctor
What is a casualty? - (ANSWER)The individual who is injured or becomes
suddenly ill
What are the ages? - (ANSWER)Adult - over the age of 8
Child - between 1 and 8 years of age
Infant - under the age of 1 year
What are the objectives when administering First Aid - (ANSWER)Preserve Life,
Prevent Further Injury, Promote Recovery
Why do people hesitate to help? - (ANSWER)Fear of a lawsuit, Fear of contracting
a disease, Fear of making things worse
, What are the legal and Regulatory issues? - (ANSWER)Good Samaritan Principles:
- no legal duty to respond
- identify yourself and get consent
- use reasonable skill and care
- you are not negligent
- Do not abandon the casualty
How to prevent infections from administering First Aid - (ANSWER)-Hand washing
- minimizing mouth to mouth contact
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- take care when handling sharp objects
What immunizations do you have to maintain - (ANSWER)-Tetanus
- Hepatitis
Who might the First Aider need to communicate with? - (ANSWER)- the casualty
- bystanders
- other first aiders
- other professionals (hydro services)
- Ems providers
what are 4 steps in Emergency Scene Management? - (ANSWER)- Scene Survey
