Which action is not part of the P.R.I.C.E. first aid protocol?

Which action is not part of the P.R.I.C.E. first aid protocol?

• A. Elevate the injured area
• B. Protect the injured area
• C. Rest the injured area
• D. Ice the injured area

Answer: (A)

P.R.I.C.E. includes Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Elevating the injured area helps reduce swelling by assisting fluid drainage from the site. Protecting the area prevents further damage, resting allows initial healing, icing reduces pain and swelling, and compression helps control swelling and support the tissue. Since all of these actions are part of the P.R.I.C.E. approach, there isn’t an option listed that isn’t included. If a question asks for the action not part, that would be a trick or a flaw in the item, because every listed action fits into the protocol.

P.R.I.C.E. includes Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Elevating the injured area helps reduce swelling by assisting fluid drainage from the site. Protecting the area prevents further damage, resting allows initial healing, icing reduces pain and swelling, and compression helps control swelling and support the tissue. Since all of these actions are part of the P.R.I.C.E. approach, there isn’t an option listed that isn’t included. If a question asks for the action not part, that would be a trick or a flaw in the item, because every listed action fits into the protocol.