What is the term for immediate care given to an injured person before professional medical help arrives?

• A. AED
• B. First aid
• C. CPR
• D. Discharge

Answer: (B)

First aid is the immediate care given to an injured person before professional medical help arrives. It aims to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and keep the person safe until advanced care is available. As a home health aide, you may be the first to respond, so your focus is on safety, quickly assessing responsiveness, calling for help, and providing basic support within your training. This can include checking for breathing, controlling bleeding, keeping the person warm, and remaining with them until emergency responders arrive. While CPR or using an AED are specific life‑support actions that can be part of first aid when trained, the overall term for the initial pre‑arrival care is first aid. Discharge is not relevant here, as it refers to releasing someone from care.