First Aid Basics
Why do we do first aid?
To help someone who is hurt or sick
What does the “D” in DRSABCD stand for?
Danger
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What does COWS stand for?
Consciousness, Oxygen, Wounds, Skin
What is a scrape or graze called?
Abrasion
What is it called when a bone moves out of place at a joint?
Dislocation
You see someone fall over and hurt their knee. It is bleeding lightly. What should you do first?
Apply pressure (and clean/cover the wound)
Who can give first aid?
Anyone trained and willing to help
What does the “R” in DRSABCD stand for?
Response
How many compressions do you give before 2 breaths?
30
What are you checking when you assess “Consciousness”?
If the person is awake or responsive
What is a deep cut called?
Laceration
What does RICER stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral
You walk into a situation where someone is unconscious. What is the FIRST thing you check?
Danger
What is “duty of care”?
Keeping people safe and not making things worse
What does the “A” in DRSABCD stand for?
Airway
How fast should chest compressions be?
100–120 per minute (fast)
What does the “A” in SAMPLE stand for?
Allergies
What is the first thing you do for heavy bleeding?
Apply pressure
What condition makes it hard to breathe and may need a puffer?
Asthma
A person is not breathing. What should you start?
CPR
Name one item found in a first aid kit.
Bandages / gloves / gauze / antiseptic
What does the “B” in DRSABCD stand for?
Breathing
What device can shock the heart?
AED
What does the “E” in SAMPLE stand for?
Events leading up
What technique is used for snake bites?
Pressure immobilisation
What serious allergic reaction may need an EpiPen?
Anaphylaxis
Your friend is having trouble breathing. What condition might they have?
Asthma
What type of consent lets you help an unconscious person?
Implied consent
What do you start if someone is not breathing?
CPR
What must you make sure of before using an AED shock?
No one is touching the person
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last meal, Events
What should you do for a nosebleed?
Lean forward and apply pressure
What is it called when the brain doesn’t get enough blood?
Stroke
Someone is bitten by a snake while hiking. What is the correct treatment?
Pressure immobilisation and keep them still