First-Aid Procedures in a library context cover which of the following?

• A. Steps for providing immediate medical assistance.
• B. Steps for conducting a user survey.
• C. Steps for classifying materials by Dewey decimal.
• D. Steps for hosting a safety drill.

Answer: (A)

Providing immediate medical assistance is what first-aid procedures focus on. In a library setting, staff should be prepared to rapidly assess an injured or ill person, ensure the scene is safe, summon professional help, and provide basic care—such as performing CPR or using an AED if trained—until emergency responders arrive. This emphasis on immediate, on-site care distinguishes first aid from other library tasks. For example, conducting a user survey, classifying materials by Dewey Decimal, or organizing a safety drill each serves important library functions, but they’re not about delivering medical assistance. Safety drills, while valuable for overall safety, are about practice and preparedness, not first aid.