Law
What is first aid?
The immediate care given to a person who is injured or ill.
What are the 2 main types of infection?
Bacteria and Virus
What is the Primary Survey?
Danger
Response
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
What is the ratio of chest compression to rescue breaths?
30:2
If 5 back blows do not clear the blockage, what should you do?
Deliver 5 abdominal thrusts
What are the 3 P's?
Preserve
Prevent
Promote
I am a single celled microorganism that can thrive in many different environment, what am I?
Bacteria
What is the AVPU scale?
Alert
Voice
Pain
Unconscious
Can an AED be used on a small child?
Yes
During shock, why would a casualties skin appear cold, pale and clammy?
Blood is being directed to vital organs away from the skin.
Employers have a responsibility for the health and safety of their employees and who else?
Visitors, Customers, Suppliers and General public
What does a Virus require to multiply?
Living host, plant, animal or person
Chest compressions performed by a first aider should be 100 - 120 per minute, but what rate does the heart beat at on its own?
60 - 80
According to The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, what should the first aid equipment and facilities be?
Adequate and Appropriate
Name the 4 different routes of entry for infection
Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption, Injection
Without oxygen, the brain will become damaged in as little as how many minutes?
During chest compression's, what depth should you be reaching?
5 - 6cm (the depth of a credit card
Name 4 ways to treat a casualty suffering from shock?
Lie the casualty down
Elevate legs higher than heart
Stop any bleeding
Keep the casualty still
Reassure
Keep warm
Loosen tight clothing
Call the emergency services
Monitor and prepare to deal with unconsciousness
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
How does Tetanus enter the body?
I have a collapsed left lung and I am unresponsive, which side would you roll me onto in the recovery position and why?
left side to make sure there is no pressure on the working lung
If you are performing CPR, has the casualtie's heart stopped?
No, it is an electrical issue. The shock from the defib stops and restarts the heart.
If someone is suffering from shock, are they allowed to eat or drink? explain your answer
No. It is likely shock as been caused by loss of bodily fluids. Due to the nausea, consuming food or drink could induce vomiting, causing the patients condition to worsen.