First aid involves which of the following?

• A. Techniques used to assist individuals in emergency situations
• B. Long-term rehabilitation plans
• C. Pharmacology studies
• D. Legal documentation

Answer: (A)

First aid is immediate, temporary care given to someone who is injured or suddenly becomes ill, with the goal of stabilizing them until professional help arrives. It involves the practical skills you use on the scene—assessing safety, calling for help, and providing basic interventions like stopping bleeding, helping with breathing, or performing CPR if you’re trained. These actions are meant to prevent the situation from getting worse and to keep the person alive long enough to receive definitive treatment. The other options describe things outside this immediate, hands-on care—long-term rehabilitation plans focus on recovery over time, pharmacology studies deal with medicines, and legal documentation covers administrative records. So the best description is the techniques used to assist individuals in emergency situations.