American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and
AED (health packet answers) 100% PASS
List the four steps a lay responder (you) will take in an emergency—ANSWER--1.
Recognize that an emergency exists
2. Decide to take action
3. Activate the EMS system
4. Give care consistent with your knowledge + training until EMS arrives + takes over
List the four primary ways to RECOGNIZE an emergency—ANSWER--1. Unusual sights
2. Unusual sounds
3. Unusual odors
4. Unusual appearance/behaviors
Why might a person not respond to someone who needs help? (List 4 reasons)—
ANSWER---panic or fear of doing something wrong
-being unsure of the person's condition + what to do
-assuming someone else will take action
-fear of being sued
, How can a person prevent disease transmission while providing help? (List 4 reasons)—
ANSWER---wear gloves
-avoid contact with bodily fluids
-wash your hands thoroughly after giving care
-use protective CPR creating barriers
What is the reason for the Good Samaritan Laws?—ANSWER--To protect people who
voluntarily give care in an emergency situation
After you recognize an emergency, decide to act, and activate EMS but BEFORE you give
care you must obtain _______, if the victim refuses your help, you should...?—ANSWER--
CONSENT; Call EMS and not try to help further
What are the three Emergency Action Steps?—ANSWER--Check
Call
Care
What is the most important step you can take to help a person who is unconscious or
has some other life threatening condition?—ANSWER--Call for emergency medical help
When you are alone, what are the three situations in which you would "Call First"?—
ANSWER---any adult or child about 12 years or older who is unconscious
-a child or infant you witnessed suddenly collapse
-an unconscious child or infant known to have heart problems
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AED (health packet answers) 100% PASS
List the four steps a lay responder (you) will take in an emergency—ANSWER--1.
Recognize that an emergency exists
2. Decide to take action
3. Activate the EMS system
4. Give care consistent with your knowledge + training until EMS arrives + takes over
List the four primary ways to RECOGNIZE an emergency—ANSWER--1. Unusual sights
2. Unusual sounds
3. Unusual odors
4. Unusual appearance/behaviors
Why might a person not respond to someone who needs help? (List 4 reasons)—
ANSWER---panic or fear of doing something wrong
-being unsure of the person's condition + what to do
-assuming someone else will take action
-fear of being sued
, How can a person prevent disease transmission while providing help? (List 4 reasons)—
ANSWER---wear gloves
-avoid contact with bodily fluids
-wash your hands thoroughly after giving care
-use protective CPR creating barriers
What is the reason for the Good Samaritan Laws?—ANSWER--To protect people who
voluntarily give care in an emergency situation
After you recognize an emergency, decide to act, and activate EMS but BEFORE you give
care you must obtain _______, if the victim refuses your help, you should...?—ANSWER--
CONSENT; Call EMS and not try to help further
What are the three Emergency Action Steps?—ANSWER--Check
Call
Care
What is the most important step you can take to help a person who is unconscious or
has some other life threatening condition?—ANSWER--Call for emergency medical help
When you are alone, what are the three situations in which you would "Call First"?—
ANSWER---any adult or child about 12 years or older who is unconscious
-a child or infant you witnessed suddenly collapse
-an unconscious child or infant known to have heart problems
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
