Question

select the correct answer.
what is the purpose of the \care\ step of first aid?
a. to keep the victim from passing out before emergency care arrives
b. to avoid having to call for emergency care
c. to help the victim survive until emergency care arrives
d. to make sure there are no further dangers in the vicinity of the victim

Explanation:

• Option A: Preventing passing out is not the main purpose of the “care” step; first aid care focuses on survival - related actions.
• Option B: First aid “care” does not aim to avoid calling emergency care; emergency care is often necessary and first aid is to support until it arrives.
• Option C: The “care” step in first aid is about providing necessary assistance (like treating injuries, stabilizing the victim) to help them survive until professional emergency care arrives.
• Option D: Checking for further dangers is part of the “assess” or “scene safety” step, not the “care” step.

Answer:

C. to help the victim survive until emergency care arrives