Which sequence correctly describes responding to a medical emergency?

Which sequence correctly describes responding to a medical emergency?

• A. Provide first aid, then alert medical staff, and finally follow guest safety procedures
• B. Alert medical staff, then provide first aid
• C. Evacuate guests, then call medical staff
• D. Provide first aid per training, alert medical staff, and follow guest safety procedures

Answer: (D)

When a medical emergency occurs, immediate care to stabilize the person is the first priority. Providing first aid according to your training helps control the situation—you address breathing, bleeding, or other urgent needs right away, which can buy crucial time before professional help arrives. Once you’ve initiated first aid, alert medical staff so trained responders can take over with definitive care. After starting care and notifying professionals, follow guest safety procedures to manage the scene, keep others safe, and document the incident as required. Evacuating guests is only needed if there’s a dangerous condition that requires it, not as the default in a medical emergency. This order—start first aid, call for help, then follow safety procedures—best ensures prompt, appropriate response.