This quiz will test your general first aid knowledge.
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What is first aid?
Performing a primary survey
The first help given to a casualty following an accident
Assessing a casualty’s vital signs
Who, What and When
What is NOT a main priority of first aid?
To ensure an open, unblocked airway
To ensure that blood is circulating the body
To ensure the relief of pain
To ensure that oxygen is entering the body
When phoning for an ambulance, you need to be ready to give at least 3 pieces of vital information. These all beginning with W, what are they?
Where, What and Why
Why, When and Where
Where, What, Who
Who, What and When
How far can high voltage electricity arc?
Up to 18 meters (20 yards)
Up to 20 meters (22 yards)
Up to 16 meters (17 yards)
Up to 10 meters (11 yards)
What should you do if a casualty has suffered an electric shock and is still holding the faulty equipment?
Pull the casualty away from the source of the electric shock
Stand on a telephone directory and use a wooden broom handle to knock the source of the electric shock away from the casualty
Use a metal rod to push the source of the electric shock away from the casualty
Remember that it's good to stand on newspaper when knocking the source of the electric shock away from the casualty, find that the papers nearby are slightly damp, but use them anyway
What is the AVPU code used to measure?
The level of anxiety a casualty is experiencing
The level of pain a casualty is experiencing
The level of consciousness of a casualty
Whether the casualty is suffering from a pre-existing medical condition
If you needed to move an unconscious casualty in order to keep them safe, which of the following techniques would NOT be a suitable way to move them?
An improvised stretcher
A four-handed seat between yourself and a bystander
Ask a bystander to help you carry them to safety
Roll them onto a blanket and drag them to safety
In what order do you perform the checks in a primary survey?
Response, danger, airway, breathing, circulation
Danger, circulation, airway, breathing, response
Response, danger, breathing, airway, circulation
Danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation
If you have a choking casualty, how do you decide that there is a complete obstruction of the airway rather than a mild obstruction?
The eyes will begin to bulge and become bloodshot
Observe that the casualty is grasping their neck and is very anxious
Observe that the casualty is coughing severely
Observe that the casualty is unable to speak, cough or breathe
When giving CPR, how many chest compressions should you aim to give in one minute?
80
100
90
110
To what depth do you depress the breast bone of an adult when giving chest compressions?
2-3 cms
3-4 cms
4-5 cms
5-6 cms
Which of the following statements correctly describes the CPR technique for an adult?
Give four cycles of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths per minute
Give three cycles of 1 rescue breath followed by 10 chest compressions per minute
Give two cycles of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths per minute
Give twelve cycles of one breath and 5 compressions per minute
What treatment should you give a casualty who’s life threatening condition is “not breathing” caused by drowning? You are on your own.
The Heimlich Manoeuvre, two rescue breaths and CPR
Open and check the airway, give 5 initial rescue breaths followed by 1 minute of normal CPR, go and dial 999 or 112 for an ambulance then return to give normal CPR
Open and check the airway then begin normal CPR immediately
You should go and dial 999 or 112 for an ambulance then return to give normal CPR
What signs and symptoms would cause you to suspect a heart attack rather than angina pectoris?
Pain which spreads to the jaw and down one or both arms
Pain which eases with rest
Persistent vice-like pain which does not ease with rest
Shortness of breath
What is usually the best position for a conscious casualty who is suffering with a heart attack?
Lying on their back in bed with their legs elevated
Half-sitting, with knees bent and head and shoulders well supported
Lying on the floor in the recovery position
Sitting in an upright chair, leaning forward with their arms resting on the back of a chair placed in front of them
Which of the following statements about the treatment of severe bleeding is true?
Bleeding can seldom be stopped with direct pressure
A tourniquet is almost always required to control serious bleeding
Should the first sterile pad used become blood soaked, immediately remove it and apply another
Try to avoid direct contact with the casualty’s blood by using disposable gloves or another barrier
How should you treat a severe burn?
Apply a good quality burn cream or ointment
Burst the blisters as they appear, when no more blisters are thought likely, cover with a sterile dressing
Use tweezers to remove anything that appears to be sticking to the burn
Apply cold running water or other liquid if water is unavailable, for at least 10 minutes and until the pain is relieved
When applying kitchen film to a burn on a limb which one of the following must you remember NOT to do?
Carefully wrap the film around the limb as though applying a bandage
Take care not to touch the film
Unroll and discard the first 2 turns of the roll
Apply the film in long strips which follow the length of a limb
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hypoxia?
The presence of gas or smoke
Angina pectoris
A head injury
Asthma
What is the treatment of a casualty with a penetrating chest wound?
Encourage the casualty to lean towards the uninjured side, apply a sterile dressing and cover it with plastic, foil or kitchen film secured on three sides
Encourage the casualty to lie on their back, place their hand over the wound to stop the bleeding while you go to phone for an ambulance
Encourage the casualty to lean towards the injured side, apply a sterile dressing to the wound and cover it with plastic, foil or kitchen film secured on all sides to prevent infection getting into the wound
Encourage the casualty to lean towards the injured side, apply a sterile dressing to the wound and cover it with plastic, foil or kitchen film secured on three sides
The ambulance is on it's way, what would be the first aid treatment for a casualty with a fractured femur (thigh bone)?
Gently steady and support the injured leg until the ambulance arrives
Elevate the legs when signs of shock become evident
Get the casualty ready for the ambulance by taking hold of the ankle and giving the leg a sharp tug in order to straighten it
Give the casualty a cup of tea and reassure them that the ambulance is on the way
What is the first aid treatment for a suspected fractured collar bone (shoulder)?
Apply an elevation sling and secure the arm to the chest with a broad fold bandage
Apply an arm sling and secure the arm to the chest with a broad fold bandage
Give the casualty 2 paracetamol tablets to ease the pain
Give the casualty a cup of warm, sweet tea
Which statement about an arm sling is true?
The part of the sling against the chest goes over the shoulder of the injured arm
The reef knot should be tied on the non injured side
The injured hand should be 6 to 8 inches higher than the elbow
The part of the sling furthest away from the chest passes over the shoulder on the injured arm
What is the first aid treatment for a sprained ankle?
Give the casualty 2 paracetamol tablets from your first aid kit, in order to relieve the pain
Rest and raise the injured ankle, apply a compression bandage and keep the ankle warm
Rest and raise the injured ankle, apply a compression bandage and apply an ice pack or a cold compress
Encourage the casualty to get up and walk as soon as possible in order to prevent stiffness
Some people are at risk of a very allergic reaction to insect bites and stings. What is the name of this reaction?
Septic shock
Cardiac arrest
Toxic shock syndrome
Anaphylactic shock
What is the best procedure for treating a known poisonous snake bite?
Capture the snake, place it in an ice chest and take it with the casualty to a hospital
Put a tourniquet somewhere between the bite and the heart in order to stop the spread of the venom
Keep the casualty calm, keep the bite location lower than the heart, apply a compression bandage above the wound and arrange for transportation to hospital
Make a small incision over the bite, using a sterile knife if possible, and suck out as much of the venom as possible before transporting the casualty to hospital
When out of doors and assisting a casualty suffering with hypothermia what should you NOT do?
Remove wet clothing, shield from the wind and cover him with additional layers of insulating material
Help to re-warm the casualty by giving high energy foods to eat such as chocolate
Help to re-warm the casualty by giving warm drinks
Help to re-warm the casualty by giving them a glass of brandy
What is a first aid treatment for a casualty is suffering with frostbite?
Take the casualty indoors to warm the affected area by placing it near to an open, log fire
Attempt to warm the area by rubbing the affected area briskly between your hands
Encourage the casualty to place the affected part in warm water
Warm the affected part to give temporary relief, even though there is a risk that they may refreeze
Which statement about an elevation sling is untrue?
The point of the sling should be placed by the first joint of the little finger
The reef knot should be tied on the uninjured side
The fingers on the injured side should be resting on the shoulder of the uninjured side
The thumb should be visible so that circulation can be checked
What is the accepted treatment for a nose bleed?
Encourage the casualty to lean forward, breathe through the mouth and pinch the soft part of the nose
Tilt the head back and tightly squeeze the nostrils
If severe or lasts longer than 30 minutes, lay the casualty on his back and treat for shock if necessary
Use direct pressure, elevation and pressure points to control the bleeding
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