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100

Name four things you should have in your personal first aid kit

Band aids, sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, soap, antiseptic, scissors, latex gloves, mouth-barrier device, eye protection, pencil & paper.

100

What is the acronym for checking for a response from a casualty?

COWS


100

Following DRABC,

how would you treat a

red-back spider bite?

Reassure Casulty

Apply a cold-compress to reduce pain

Seek medical aid


100

What do you provide someone suffering from Anaphylaxis?

Epipen 

100

What are two conditions we want to avoid cross infection when providing first aid?

HIV/AIDS

Hepatitis B and C

200

What is one thing you should treat every accident victim for?

Shock

200

What are TWO signs someone may be having a heart attack?

Discomfort in the middle of the chest, pain in the arm and neck, irregular pulse, shortness of breath and/or shock.

200

When should CPR be administered?

When breathing is not present.

200

What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is a severe and sudden, life-threatening allergic reaction triggered by exposure to an allergen e.g. nuts, soy, and insect stings.

200

What are 2 ways we can make a traffic accident safe?

Block roads 

Turn off engine


300

When should you move an accident victim with serious injuries before help arrives?

Yes, if the victim is in immediate danger. For example, out of water or a fire.

300

What is the best way to try to stop severe bleeding?

Direct pressure with a clean and sterile bandage.

300

An unconscious casualty starts breathing, what should you do?

Place the casual in the recovery position

300

Name three types of wounds.

Laceration

Bruise (contusion)

Abrasion

Cut (incision)

Puncture

Tear (avulsion)

300

What are THREE tools we could use to rescue a casualty in the water without getting in the water?

Throw a rope

Floating object

Talk them through saving themselves

400

What sling is used to treat a fractured upper arm?

Collar and cuff sling

400

What condition is caused by a sudden blockage of blood to the brain and what are two signs of this condition?

A stroke identified using the BEFAST test, checking for weakness in the face and arm and slurred speech

400

What is the ratio of compressions to breathing in CPR?

30 compressions : 2   breaths.

3+ cycles per minute (100 compressions/min)

400

What is the management of epileptic seizures?

•Performing DRSABCD

•Removing dangerous objects from surrounding area Placing the casualty the casualty in a lateral recovery position

Timing and recording the length of the seizure

400

What is the triage order of First Aid (Four b's in order)

Breathing

Bleeding 

Burns 

Bones

500

What is the "Good Samaritan Law"?

Laws that protect anyone from making a good faith effort to the help the victim of an injury or illness. Not applied if someone goes beyond their training.

500

What condition is characterised by a rapid pulse, drowsiness, potential unconsciousness, thirst, acetone smelling breath and need to frequently urinate

Diabetes (hyperglycaemia)

500

Name three signs and symptoms of spinal injuries.

Pain at or below site of injury

Tenderness over site of injury

Loss of movement or impaired               movement below site of injury

Absent/altered sensation (eg: tingling in hands or feet).

500

What are 3 ways you can avoid cross infection when performing first aid?

•Using disposable gloves

•Covering sores

•Applying face masks

•Washing hands thoroughly 

500

What is the treatment of burns?

Burns are managed by:

•Removing the casualty from danger

•Perform DRSABCD procedure

•Burn injuries must be held under cold running water for 10 minutes

•Jewellery and clothing removed if not stuck to skin

•Apply a sterile non-stick bandage or gauze

•Do not pop blisters as this can lead to infection

•Severe burn injuries must seek medical care urgently

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