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Question 6441

When assisting a person injured in an accident, what should you do first?

  1. Take them to the hospital in my vehicle so they can be examined.
  2. Give them something to drink.
  3. Check their breathing, pulse, and whether they are conscious.
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Correct answer: Check their breathing, pulse, and whether they are conscious.

First assess their vital functions. Speak to them loudly to see whether they are conscious. If they don't respond, open their airway and check for normal breathing for no more than 10 seconds. Then assess their circulation and look for severe bleeding. As a general rule, don't give them anything to drink, and taking them to the hospital yourself is only justified in exceptional cases.

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