The Goals of First Aid Are to Make the Immediate

question 161

True/False

The goals of first aid are to make the immediate environment as safe as possible, preserve the life of the patient, prevent the injury from worsening, prevent additional injuries from occurring, protect the unconscious, promote recovery, comfort the injured, prevent any delay in treatment, and provide the best possible care for the injured person.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Needs

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Innate Needs

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Personal Orientation Inventory

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Projective Technique

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