Where Hearts Keep Beating
Fun Quiz

Question 1:
What is the first emergency 1st aid action to take when discovering a casualty?


A. ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOURSELF, BYSTANDERS & CASUALTIES.
B. PHONE AN AMBULANCE.
C. CHECK IF THE CASUALTY IS BREATHING.
D. HAVE A REST.


Question 2:
How many compressions to rescue breaths are given to a non-breathing casualty?

A. 3 TO1
B. 15 TO 2
C. 30 TO 2
D. 6 TO 2


Question 3:
Match the symptoms to the emergency condition?

1. SHOCK  2. HEART ATTACK  3. FAINTING  4.ANGINA PECTORIS

a.
Pale blue/grey cold clammy skin 
Rapid weak pulse
Weak and confused
Nausea & thirst
Rapid shallow breathing as the condition deteriorates
Unconsciousness

b. 
Pale cold clammy skin
Brief unconsciousness
Slow Pulse
Nausea/vomiting

c.
Central chest pain radiating between the abdomen and the jaw & possibly down one arm
A crushing, restricting feeling on and around the chest
Rapid breathing & shortness of breath
Rapid or irregular pulse
Pale blue/grey cold clammy skin
Nausea, vomiting & a feeling of severe indigestion

d.
Central chest pain radiating between the abdomen and the jaw & possibly down one arm
A crushing, restricting feeling on and around the chest
Rapid breathing & shortness of breath
Rapid or irregular pulse
Pale blue/grey cold clammy skin
Nausea, vomiting & a feeling of severe indigestion
Sudden weakness, fear and anxiety
Evidence of exertion, exercise or stress
Signs & symptoms will ease with rest


A. 1=a, 2=c, 3=b, 4=d
B. 1=c, 2=d, 3=a, 4=b
C. 1=a, 2=c, 3=d, 4=b
D. 1=b, 2=a, 3=b, 4=d


Question 4:
What does RICE stand for and when is it used?

A. Something you eat with a hot chilli - when you are hungry
B. Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate - treatment for soft tissue injuries
C. Rest, Ice, Cover, Elevate - treatment for soft tissue injuries
D. Rub, Isolate, Cover, Elevate - treatment for cramp


Question 5:
Match the correct initial treatment to the injury:

1. SEA URCHINS STING       2. JELLY FISH STING           3. BURN
a. Brush off cells, use vinegar on affected area & keep casualty still
b. Immerse in cold water for a minimum of 10 minutes
c. Immerse in very hot water


A. 1=a, 2=c, 3=b
B. 1=c, 2=b, 3=a
C. 1=b, 2=a, 3=c
D. 1=c, 2=a, 3=b


Question 6:
What is the correct resting position for someone who has fainted & has no other injuries or conditions?

A. need an image of a stick person lying down flat
B. B.need an image of a stick person sitting up
C. stick person in inverted V i.e. head and legs in the air
D. stick person with feet raised to chest height

 


Question 7: What is the correct resting position for someone who has fainted & has a heart condition?

A. need an image of a stick person lying down flat
B. inverted v position
C. stick person with feet raised to chest height
D. need an image of a stick person sitting up

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