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  1. Which of the following best describes the role of a first aider compared to a paramedic?

    Answer: A first aider provides initial care to preserve life until advanced medical care arrives

    First aiders provide initial, bridging care — controlling bleeding, maintaining airway, preventing shock — while paramedics deliver advanced interventions and transport.

  2. What is the correct way to introduce yourself to a conscious, injured patient?

    Answer: State your name, that you know first aid, and ask permission to help

    Identifying yourself and your level of training, then asking permission to help, establishes trust and obtains expressed consent from a conscious adult.

  3. What information should a first aider relay to the 911 dispatcher?

    Answer: Location, nature of the emergency, number of victims, and any first aid already given

    Dispatchers need enough information to send the right resources: where to go, what happened, how many are injured, and what is already being done.

  4. A first aider notices signs of shock in a patient. Which general principle applies to nearly all types of shock?

    Answer: Keep the patient warm, calm, and lying down while awaiting EMS

    General shock management includes keeping the patient lying down (unless contraindicated), maintaining body warmth, minimizing movement, and activating EMS promptly.

  5. Why should a first aider avoid giving food or water to an injured patient?

    Answer: The patient may require surgery, and aspiration of stomach contents is dangerous under anesthesia

    A patient who is 'nothing by mouth' (NPO) is safer for surgery; vomiting and aspiration under anesthesia is a life-threatening complication.

  6. Which of the following is an example of applying the 'chain of survival' concept?

    Answer: Immediately calling 911, starting CPR, using an AED, then transferring to EMS

    The chain of survival links early recognition, early CPR, early defibrillation, and advanced care — each step improves the chance of survival from sudden cardiac arrest.

  7. A first aider feels overwhelmed after helping at a traumatic accident. What is the recommended approach?

    Answer: Seek debriefing, peer support, or professional counseling to process the experience

    Critical incident stress debriefing and peer support are recognized methods for helping responders process traumatic events and prevent long-term psychological harm.