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