Question

when handling an emergency involving an adult, you perform the three emergency action steps correctly by doing which of the following?

checking the person and the scene, caring for the person, then calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number

calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number, checking the scene and the person, then caring for the person

checking the person, calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number, then caring for the person

checking the scene and the person, calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number, then caring for the person

Explanation:

The correct order of the three emergency action steps for an adult is: first, check the scene and the person to ensure safety and assess the situation. Then, call 9 - 1 - 1 or the designated emergency number to get professional help. Finally, care for the person until help arrives. Let's analyze each option:

• Option 1: Caring for the person before calling emergency services is incorrect as getting professional help should be done after assessing the scene and person.
• Option 2: Calling emergency services before checking the scene and person is wrong because you need to ensure the scene is safe and assess the person's condition first.
• Option 3: Checking only the person (not the scene) and then calling before caring is incorrect as scene safety is also crucial, and the order of calling and caring is not right.
• Option 4: Follows the correct order: check scene and person, call emergency number, then care for the person.

Answer:

D. Checking the scene and the person, calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number, then caring for the person (assuming the last option is labeled D; if the original options had labels like A, B, C, D with the last option as D, else adjust the label as per the original question's option numbering)