Question

select the correct answer.

what is the purpose of the \care\ step of first aid?

• to keep the victim from passing out before emergency care arrives
• to avoid having to call for emergency care
• to help the victim survive until emergency care arrives
• to make sure there are no further dangers in the vicinity of the victim

Explanation:

Identify the core first aid protocol

Using the First Aid Basics knowledge point

The standard emergency action steps in first aid are Check, Call, Care.

Analyze the purpose of the "Care" step

The "Care" step involves providing immediate, temporary assistance to an injured or ill person. The primary goal of this step is to stabilize the victim and help them survive until professional medical personnel (emergency care) arrive on the scene.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: "to keep the victim from passing out before emergency care arrives" — This is too specific and not always possible depending on the injury.
• Option 2: "to avoid having to call for emergency care" — First aid is temporary and does not replace professional medical care.
• Option 3: "to help the victim survive until emergency care arrives" — This matches the fundamental purpose of the "Care" step.
• Option 4: "to make sure there are no further dangers in the vicinity of the victim" — This describes the "Check" step (checking the scene for safety).

Answer:

• (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 (Correct answer)
• (D) to make sure there are no further dangers in the vicinity of the victim