FIRST AID CERTIFICATION 25 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES BREAKDOWN AND REVISION 2026

FIRST AID CERTIFICATION 25 EMERGENCY
RESPONSE PROCEDURES BREAKDOWN AND
REVISION 2026

◉ What does the "R" in RABCAB stand for? Answer: Responsiveness


◉ What does the first "A" in RABCAB stand for? Answer: Activate
EMS


◉ What does the first "B" in RABCAB stand for? Answer: Breathing


◉ What does the "C" in RABCAB stand for? Answer: Compressions


◉ What does the second "A" in RABCAB stand for? Answer: Airway


◉ What does the second "B" in RABCAB stand for? Answer: Breaths


◉ What are the only reasons why you should stop CPR? Answer: ࢈ If
the EMS arrives/someone else takes over
࢈ The unconscious person shows responsiveness.
࢈ The AED arrives.
࢈ You are too tired to continue.

, ◉ How should you treat an unresponsive person? Answer: By
tapping them on the shoulder and shouting "Are you okay?"


◉ What should you do if an unresponsive person is not breathing
normally? Answer: Call or have someone call 9-1-1. Begin CPR and
use an AED.


◉ AED Answer: Automated External Defibrillator


◉ CPR Answer: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation


◉ EMS Answer: Emergency Medical Services


◉ Most injuries and sudden illnesses do not result in death, but
rather in what? Answer: ࢈ Hospitalization.
࢈ Treatment in an emergency department or physician's office.
࢈ Treatment from a first aid provider.


◉ Why is it important to know first aid? Answer: It is better to know
first aid and not need it than to need it and not know it.


◉ What are the goals of first aid? Answer: ࢈ To preserve life.