FINALS: ACTIVITY #13

Question 1

It is an immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill. It includes self-help and home care if medical assistance is not available or delayed

Answer 1

First Aid

Question 2

Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider

Answer 2

1. Bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the physician
2. Ensure safety of him / herself and that of bystanders.
3. Gain access to the victim.
4. Determine any threats to patient’s life.
5. Summon advanced medical care as needed.
6. Assist advanced personnel.
7. Record all findings and care given to the patient.

Question 3

Objective of First Aid

Answer 3

1. To alleviate suffering
2. To prevent added/further injury or danger
3. To prolong life.
4. To prevent added/further injury or danger

Question 3

Characteristics of a Good First Aider:

• should not cause pain.

Answer 3

Gentle

Question 4

Characteristics of a Good First Aider:

• should make the best use of things
  at hand.

Answer 4

Resourceful

Question 5

Characteristics of a Good First Aider:

• should notice all signs.

Answer 5

Observant

Question 6

Characteristics of a Good First Aider:

• should not alarm the victim

Answer 6

Tactful

Question 7

Characteristics of a Good First Aider:

• should be comforting.

Answer 7

Emphatic

Question 8

Characteristics of a Good First Aider:

• should maintain a professional &
  caring attitude

Answer 8

Respectable

Question 9

What are the hindrances in Giving First Aid

Answer 9

1. Unfavorable surroundings.
2. Presence of crowds.
3. Pressure from victim or relatives.

Question 10

Type of Transmission of Diseases and the First Aider

Answer 10

1. Direct contact
2. Indirect contact
3. Airborne
4. Vector

Question 11

What are the basic precautions and practices

Answer 11

1. Personal Hygiene
2. Protective Equipment
3. Equipment Cleaning and Disinfecting

Question 12

Suggested First Aid Kit Contents

Answer 12

• Rubbing Alcohol
• Povidone Iodine
• Cotton
• Gauze Pad
• Band Aid
• Plaster
• Gloves
• Scissors
• Bandage

Question 13

Any sterile cloth material used to cover the wound

Answer 13

Dressing

Question 14

Other uses of Dressing

Answer 14

 Controls bleeding.
 Protects the wound from infection.
 Absorbs liquid from the wound such as blood
plasma, water and pus.

Question 15

Any clean cloth materials, sterile or not used to hold the dressing in place.

Answer 15

Bandages

Question 16

Other uses of bandages:

Answer 16

1. Control bleeding.
2. Tie splints in place.
3. Immobilize body part.
4. For arm support – use as a sling.

Question 17

Initial Response in First Aid

Answer 17

1. Plan of Action
2. Gathering of Needed Materials
3. Initial Response
4. Instruction to Helper/s

Question 18

Under the third Initial Response, what are the three things to know?

Answer 18

• Ask for HELP.
• Intervene
• Do no further harm