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:

The "care" step in first aid aims to provide immediate assistance to sustain the victim until professional emergency care arrives. Option A only focuses on preventing passing out, which is too narrow. Option B is incorrect as first aid doesn't replace calling for emergency care. Option D is about ensuring safety (which might be part of an earlier step like assessing the scene), not the core of the "care" step. The main purpose of the "care" step is to support the victim's survival until emergency help comes.

Answer:

C. to help the victim survive until emergency care arrives