First Aid and Firefighting Essentials Quiz

First aid aims to prevent exacerbation of injuries or harm to the victim.

Baking soda or salt can effectively smother small grease fires, preventing oxygen supply.

Severe headache is not typically associated with heart attacks; other symptoms like chest pain are common.

CAB stands for the order of steps in CPR: Compressions, Airway, Breathing.

Assessing responsiveness helps determine the need for CPR or other interventions.

RACE provides a structured approach for responding to fires: Retreat, Alert, Cover, Extinguish.

Applying pressure helps to control bleeding and prevent further blood loss.

Class C fire extinguishers are designed to tackle electrical fires safely.

First-degree burns typically involve redness and pain without blistering.

Aiming at the fire's base and sweeping side to side helps to extinguish flames effectively.

Scraping the stinger helps to prevent further venom injection into the skin.

Stop, drop, and roll helps to extinguish flames by depriving them of oxygen.

Cooling the body and providing shade helps reduce body temperature in heat emergencies.

Flushing the eyes with water helps to dilute and remove chemicals, preventing further damage.

Carbon monoxide can lead to unconsciousness and fatal consequences due to oxygen deprivation.

Severe hypothermia can lead to confusion and drowsiness, indicating serious body temperature drop.

Creating a safe environment and providing support during a seizure helps to prevent injuries and aid recovery.