You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:
- Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.
- Always leave the injured where they are.
- Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid. ✓
- Stay away from the injured.
Answer: C. Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.
Do not move the injured person unnecessarily; keep them warm and give first aid.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says that if someone is injured, you should apply first aid, but you should not move a person who may have a neck or spinal injury. It also says injured people may go into shock and should be kept calm, covered with blankets to hold body heat, and have an open airway. That supports avoiding unnecessary movement, keeping the injured person warm, and administering first aid.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Moved the injured away from the scene immediately. — Moving an injured person away immediately is wrong because the handbook warns against moving someone who may have a neck or spinal injury.
- B. Always leave the injured where they are. — Always leaving the injured person where they are is too absolute; the handbook says to apply first aid and treat for shock, while specifically warning against moving a person who may have a neck or spinal injury.
- D. Stay away from the injured. — Staying away from the injured person is wrong because the handbook says to apply first aid and treat the person for shock.
Remember it
Think: aid first, warmth next, and avoid moving anyone who might have a neck or spinal injury.