Basic First Aid

Question 1

Characteristics of a good first aider

Answer 1

1. Gentle
2. Resourceful
3. Observant
4. Tactful
5. Empathic
6. Respectable

Question 2

It is an emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid. It is an immediate medical assistance given to a person who is injured or who suddenly becomes ill.

Answer 2

First aid

Question 3

First aid objectives

Answer 3

1. Lessen the pain
2. Prevent additional harm or danger
3. Extend life

Question 4

It is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation. It is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

Answer 4

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation