Explanation should include

definition of first aid
purpose of first aid (e.g., minimize injury and future disability, provide pain relief)
techniques involved in initial care (e.g., attending to airway, breathing, circulation, controlling hemorrhage)
avoiding contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids
methods for securing the environment and providing for human safety
basic measures that can be performed “in the field”
instructing a client over the phone in basic first-aid measures to provide to an animal.

Process/Skill Questions:

What are some situations a veterinary assistant might encounter that would require first aid?
What are some situations that a groomer might encounter that would require first aid?
What steps could a veterinary assistant take to help assess a patient’s condition when speaking with a client over the telephone?
What measures should be taken to ensure the safety of a person performing first aid?