Principles Flashcards
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A rescuer is providing care and must leave the scene briefly. What should they do?
Answer: Transfer care to another trained person or ensure someone stays with the patient
Care should never be abandoned; the rescuer must hand off responsibility to another competent person before leaving to maintain continuity of care.
Which body system does a first aider assess when checking 'circulation' in the primary survey?
Answer: The cardiovascular system for pulse and severe bleeding
Checking circulation in the primary survey includes looking for major external bleeding and assessing for a pulse to determine if CPR is needed.
What does 'triage' mean in a multiple-casualty first aid situation?
Answer: Sorting victims by severity so limited resources go to those most likely to benefit
Triage is the process of prioritizing patients based on injury severity and survival probability so that available resources are used most effectively.
Why is it important for a first aider to stay calm during an emergency?
Answer: Calm behavior reassures the patient and leads to more effective decision-making
A composed rescuer thinks more clearly, communicates better, and helps reduce the patient's anxiety, which can have a positive effect on the patient's outcome.
Which of the following best describes 'standard precautions' in first aid?
Answer: Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of the patient's diagnosis
Standard precautions assume all blood and body fluids are potentially infectious, protecting both the rescuer and the patient from cross-contamination.
A patient is conscious but confused after a head injury. Which first aid principle is most important?
Answer: Monitor closely, keep them still, and prevent further injury while waiting for EMS
Confusion after head trauma may indicate a serious brain injury; the patient should be kept calm and still, with continuous monitoring until EMS arrives.
What does the principle of 'do no further harm' require from a first aider?
Answer: Use only interventions appropriate to training and avoid actions that could worsen the patient's condition
Primum non nocere — first, do no harm — means acting within your training, using proper technique, and avoiding unnecessary interventions that could make the situation worse.