Which of the following courses of action is appropriate when helping a person injured in a traffic accident?

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When giving first aid to an accident victim, the fundamental premise is to help without worsening the existing injuries. As a general rule, an injured person must not be moved unless there is imminent danger (such as a risk of fire or of being run over), to avoid aggravating possible spinal or spinal cord injuries. In addition, injured people easily go into shock and lose body heat quickly, so it is advisable to cover them with blankets or clothing, even in hot weather. Quickly removing a motorcyclist's helmet is a serious mistake: it must not be done unless it is strictly essential (for example, to resuscitate them) and by people who know how to do it, since a wrong move can cause irreversible spinal cord damage. Giving an accident victim something to drink or eat is equally wrong and dangerous, especially if they are unconscious, because of the high risk of asphyxiation or of the liquid entering the airways.

Which of the following courses of action is appropriate when helping a person injured in a traffic accident?

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