FIRST AID Day one assignment review Keana Schadow 2/1/23

LEGAL LIABILITY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CHECKS

Define each term.

Key Term Definition

Having Authority or permission to help someone. Expressed consent is verbally or written. Implied consent is when the victim cannot
Consent speak for themselves, it could be used in a situation where the victim is unconscious or disabled.

Not being careful when preforming medical service.

Negligence

Reacting quickly.
Responsiveness

Distortion or Disfigurement.
Deformity

Match the situation with the law or rule that governs first aid.

E 1. The rescuer causes a worse injury due to his poor care. A. Good Samaritan Law

B 2. A victim says “Yes” when asked if she wants help. B. Consent

A 3. You give help as best you can with good intentions. C. Duty to Act

C 4. A bus driver performs first aid to a student having a seizure. D. Abandonment

D 5. After starting to help, you get scared and leave the scene early. E. Negligence

Consent comes in two forms: expressed and implied. Decide which one is being described by highlighting either Expressed or Implied.

1. Alice says,” Yes, please help me!” when you ask if you can help. Expressed Implied

2. Marcus is unresponsive when you tap on his shoulder and ask,” Are you OK?” Expressed Implied

3. Shanna is intellectually disabled and doesn’t understand when you ask if you can help. Expressed Implied
Primary Survey Take the actions out of the text box and write them in the correct order

1. Check for Responsiveness Look for Severe Bleeding

2. Look, Listen and Feel for Breathing Look, Listen and Feel for Breathing
3. Look for Severe Bleeding Check for Responsiveness

Secondary Survey A Head to Toe check to look for DOTS. Write in what this acronym stands for.

D= Deformities - Distortion or Disfigurement.

O= Open wounds – A bleeding injury. The skin is separated.

T= Tenderness – sensitivity to pain

S= Swelling – puffiness of an injury. Signs of an infection