FIRST AID CERTIFICATION 25 KEY EMERGENCY
CARE CONCEPTS AND REVIEW NOTES 2026
◉ If the scene is not safe.... Answer: call for medical help.
(do not endanger your life or the life of bystanders)
◉ When approaching the victim.... Answer: determine
consciousness;
if no response, call for help
◉ Why is it important to avoid moving the victim?. Answer: victims
have been injured more severely by improper movement
◉ information that EMS needs includes.... Answer: - description of
the situation
- actions taken
- exact location
- telephone number
- number of people involved
- condition of the victim(s)
◉ What is triage?. Answer: method of prioritizing treatment
,◉ examples of life threatening emergencies. Answer: - no breathing
or difficulty breathing
- no pulse
- severe bleeding
- persistent pain in the chest or abdomen
- poisoning
- head, neck, or spine injuries
- open chest or abdominal wounds
- severe burns
◉ sources of information to discover details of accident, illness, or
injury. Answer: - details from victim, others, or items present at the
scene
- medical ID such as jewelry, card, tattoo
◉ How do reassure the victim?. Answer: use a confident, calm voice
to help relieve the victim's anxiety
◉ Should you discuss the victim's condition with observers at the
scene?. Answer: No
(maintain confidentiality and protect the victim's right to privacy
while providing treatment)
, ◉ While providing first aid to the victim.... Answer: make every
attempt to avoid further treatment to avoid further injury
(provide only treatment you are qualified to provide)
◉ An open wound.... Answer: has a break in the skin or mucous
membrane
◉ A closed wound.... Answer: has no break in the skin
(the injury occurs to the underlying tissues)
◉ Providing first aid care for wounds must be directed at.... Answer:
- controlling bleeding
- preventing infections
◉ abrasion. Answer: scrape
◉ incision. Answer: cut by a sharp object
◉ laceration. Answer: tearing by excessive force; has jagged edges
◉ puncture. Answer: caused by a sharp, pointed object
CARE CONCEPTS AND REVIEW NOTES 2026
◉ If the scene is not safe.... Answer: call for medical help.
(do not endanger your life or the life of bystanders)
◉ When approaching the victim.... Answer: determine
consciousness;
if no response, call for help
◉ Why is it important to avoid moving the victim?. Answer: victims
have been injured more severely by improper movement
◉ information that EMS needs includes.... Answer: - description of
the situation
- actions taken
- exact location
- telephone number
- number of people involved
- condition of the victim(s)
◉ What is triage?. Answer: method of prioritizing treatment
,◉ examples of life threatening emergencies. Answer: - no breathing
or difficulty breathing
- no pulse
- severe bleeding
- persistent pain in the chest or abdomen
- poisoning
- head, neck, or spine injuries
- open chest or abdominal wounds
- severe burns
◉ sources of information to discover details of accident, illness, or
injury. Answer: - details from victim, others, or items present at the
scene
- medical ID such as jewelry, card, tattoo
◉ How do reassure the victim?. Answer: use a confident, calm voice
to help relieve the victim's anxiety
◉ Should you discuss the victim's condition with observers at the
scene?. Answer: No
(maintain confidentiality and protect the victim's right to privacy
while providing treatment)
, ◉ While providing first aid to the victim.... Answer: make every
attempt to avoid further treatment to avoid further injury
(provide only treatment you are qualified to provide)
◉ An open wound.... Answer: has a break in the skin or mucous
membrane
◉ A closed wound.... Answer: has no break in the skin
(the injury occurs to the underlying tissues)
◉ Providing first aid care for wounds must be directed at.... Answer:
- controlling bleeding
- preventing infections
◉ abrasion. Answer: scrape
◉ incision. Answer: cut by a sharp object
◉ laceration. Answer: tearing by excessive force; has jagged edges
◉ puncture. Answer: caused by a sharp, pointed object
