St. John Ambulance First Aid
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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
2026/2027 Updated Version |
Comprehensive Study Guide,
Verified Questions & Detailed
Rationales for Top
Performance
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
