First Aid 1
Define First Aid
The initial or first help that is given to an injured or ill person.
Explain the differences between 000, 112 and 106
You witness a car crash, you have a baby involved, an unconscious person, and a person bleeding from the neck. Who will you save first?
Yourself.
What are 3 numbers you could call in an emergency
000, 112, 106
List some positive and negative examples of Risk Taking
Answers will vary.
Explain the process of putting someone in the recovery position.
Responses varied.
Explain the difference between Sprains and Strains
Sprains = Ligament
Strains = Muscle
Explain the most important part of assessing airways and giving breaths?
Tilt head to open airways.
Explain how you would assess for Danger?
Responses varied.
List the 3 types of Risks and give an example.
Physical, Social and Emotional.
Examples will vary.
Explain the symptoms of Anaphylaxis and HOW you would manage this.
Managed with EpiPen. Symptoms are:
Tingling of the mouth
Swelling of the face, lips, eyes
Hives, welts or body redness
Vomiting or abdominal pain.
How do you manage a sotft tissue injury. Explain this acronym.
RICER. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral.
When would you use the recovery position? How would you clear someones airways?
If there is an airway blockage. Use fingers.
Explain how you would assess for Breathing? AND why are breaths so important?
Look, Listen and Feel for breath and chest rise. Breaths = Brain.
Define Harm Minimisation and explain the 3 steps you can take to minimise risk.
Harm minimisation refers to any action or strategy designed to remove or reduce risk and, therefore, prevent or minimise harm.
Recognise, React and Report.
List 3 things you would do to manage external bleeding?
1. Lay down
2. Apply pressure
3.Raise the injured area
Explain, WHAT a Defib is/does, WHEN it is used and WHO can use one.
Re-establish a regular rhythm, used when thought to be in cardiac arrest, anyone can use it without qualification.
Explain what Asthma is, the symptoms and how you would manage it.
Difficulty breathing, multiple symptoms, can perform CPR for severe asthma attacks.
List the 5 P's of First Aid
Preserve Life (keep alive)
Protect the Unconscious (no further dangers)
Prevent Injury (minimise further injuries)
Promote Recovery
Procure Medical Aid (call for help)
Explain what Binge drinking is, why it is dangerous, and how many drinks is considered binge drinking.
Drinking large amounts in a short period. Dangerous because it can be delayed and hit at once. 4 drinks.
What does DRS ABCD stand for?
Danger, Response, Send ofr Help, Airways, Breathing, Compresions/CPR, Defib
Define the term Unconscious.
a condition in which a person is unaware of, or does not respond to external influences. They should still have a pulse and be breathing (usually minimal or sporadic).
Explain 4 important considerations when performing CPR.
- 1/3 depth of chest
- Pace of 100-120 bpm.
- 2 fingers for babies
- Puff of cheeks for babies
Explain how you would assess for Response.
C, O, W, S
Explain why people's perception of risk can be different?
Previous knowledge or experience
Level of skill in relation to the activity
Self-confidence and Self-esteem
Influence of peers and peer group
The amount of safety measures and strategies in place to reduce harm