Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Safety Assessment Practice Test

If you are the only trained first aid provider at an accident scene, you should ________________.

1. move the victim to safety

2. ask a bystander to call 911 while you attend to the victim

3. leave the scene to call for help yourself

4. administer first aid and wait for emergency services to arrive

The correct answer is: ask a bystander to call 911 while you attend to the victim

In the event of an accident where you are the only trained first aid provider, involving bystanders effectively is a critical step in ensuring the victim receives the best level of care possible. By asking a bystander to call 911 while you attend to the victim, you're utilizing available resources to maximize safety and care. This allows you to focus on administering first aid to the victim, which is vital for their immediate care and may be crucial for their recovery. Calling for help is also an important task, but if you leave the scene to do it yourself, you may not be able to provide the necessary care at a critical time, and the victim could be left unattended. Furthermore, by getting a bystander to assist, you ensure that someone is reaching out for emergency help while you remain present with the victim, providing the necessary first aid until professional medical assistance arrives. This two-pronged approach of providing immediate care while simultaneously ensuring that more help is on the way is the most effective way to handle such situations.