The scene “size-up”  does not determine the safety of the scene, cause of injury or nature of illness, and the number of people involved.

States need to develop interoperable management systems with National Incident Management System  or they are withheld federal funding.

Don’t be concerned about the adult whose heart rate stays above 100 or below 60 beats per minute.

You might have to remove items of clothing from the person to check for injury and provide proper first aid.

The cardiovascular system is made up of the blood, heart, and blood vessels.

A first aid provider does not have to be familiar with the functions of the body.

In general, public health interventions have ________________________  targets.

Anterior refers to the back of the body and posterior refers to the front of the body.

Abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs takes a toll on every organ system in the body, increasing the likelihood of disease, disability, and premature death. People who start using drugs as young adults and continue to use them in middle age have a fivefold increased risk of early death.

Stress affects the body’s immune system in different ways, depending on two factors: the controllability or uncontrollability of the stressor and the mental effort required to cope with the stress.