Primary and Secondary Survey
What does the "R" stand for in DRABC?
Response
What song do we often think of when maintaining rhythm during CPR?
Staying alive!
How many back blows and abdominal thrusts should we deliver per cycle?
5
What type of wound is a gunshot wound?
Velocity
How much of the air we breathe in is oxygen?
21%
What is the acronym used when assessing responsiveness of a casualty?
AVPU
Alert; Voice; Pain; Unresponsive
What is the ratio of chest compressions : rescue breaths?
30:2
What should you ask your casualty before treating them for choking?
"Are you choking?"
"can you cough?"
Why do we try to elevate the wounded limb?
Reduce blood flow to stem bleeding.
What is Anaphylaxis?
A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction.
What does the "S" stand for in SAMPLE?
Signs and Symptoms
When can you stop giving CPR?
When help takes over or if you are physically exhausted.
Where should your hand be placed when delivering abdominal thrusts?
Your casualty has bled through the bandage you put over their wound. What do you do?
Remove soiled dressing, replace with a fresh one, KEEP OLD DRESSING.
What can reverse the effects of anaphylaxis?
Adrenaline / EpiPen.
LEFT side - protect the vena cava from being compressed.
How deep should a chest compression be? Give minimum and maximum depth.
Minimum: 5cm
Maximum: 6cm
Your choking casualty has stopped breathing and is on the floor. What do you do?
CALL FOR HELP and begin CPR immediately!
Your casualty has a stab wound, but the knife is still in their body. What do you NOT do?
Remove the knife!
A casualty under how many days old should NOT be given oxygen therapy?
28 days old
What is the saying to remember how to place someone in the recovery position?
"Help miss; I have a toothache; and I need the toilet"
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
What should you advise your casualty to do immediately after the blockage has been dislodged?
GO TO HOSPITAL - likely to have broken ribs
You come across a casualty whose finger has been amputated. What do you do?
Cover exposed wound. Locate and wrap amputated finger in a towel / tissue, and place into ice.
An EpiPen is the ONLY medication we as First Aiders are allowed to administer - true or false?
TRUE