Asthma
What part of the body does asthma primarily affect?
The lungs / airways (bronchi and bronchioles).
What is the first step you should take when treating a bleeding wound?
Apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth or dressing.
What is diabetes?
A condition where the body cannot produce or properly use insulin, affecting blood glucose control.
What is a fracture?
A break or crack in a bone.
What does DRSABCD stand for?
Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation.
List two common symptoms of an asthma attack.
Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness.
Why is applying pressure to a wound important?
It helps slow or stop bleeding by allowing blood to clot.
What are two signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)?
Shakiness, sweating, dizziness, confusion, irritability, or weakness.
List two common signs or symptoms of a fracture.
Pain, swelling, deformity, bruising, inability to move the area, or bone protruding.
Which step in DRSABCD involves checking if the person is breathing?
B – Breathing.
What should you do first if someone is having an asthma attack during sport?
Help them use their reliever puffer (blue inhaler); ensure they are sitting upright and calm.
Explain how to treat a nosebleed correctly.
Sit the person leaning forward, pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes, and avoid tilting the head back.
What should you give someone experiencing a hypoglycaemic episode during sport?
A quick source of sugar such as glucose tablets, jelly beans, fruit juice, or soft drink (not diet).
Explain why you should not move a person with a suspected broken leg.
Moving them could cause further damage to bones, muscles, blood vessels, or nerves.
Why is it important to perform a secondary assessment after the casualty is stable?
To identify other injuries or conditions that may not be life-threatening but still need attention.
Explain why having a reliever puffer accessible during physical activity is important.
It allows immediate treatment to open the airways, prevent worsening symptoms, and reduce the risk of severe attacks.
What are two signs that bleeding might be severe and require emergency assistance?
Blood spurting from the wound, bleeding that won’t stop, pale/clammy skin, dizziness, or signs of shock.
Explain how physical activity can affect blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.
Exercise uses energy and can lower blood glucose levels, increasing the risk of hypoglycaemia if food or insulin isn’t adjusted.
Describe the steps you would take to immobilise a fractured arm while waiting for medical help.
Support the limb, keep it still, use a sling or splint, pad around the injury, and monitor for shock.
Describe how the primary assessment helps you prioritise actions in an emergency.
It helps you quickly find and treat life-threatening issues first, like blocked airways or no breathing.
Describe how a coach or teacher can help prevent asthma-related emergencies during training or competition.
Encourage pre-exercise medication if prescribed, ensure access to puffers/spacers, modify activities in cold or dusty conditions, and know each student’s asthma action plan.
Outline how you would manage a deep cut during a game until professional help arrives
Apply firm pressure, keep the person calm, elevate the injury if possible, use sterile dressing, monitor for shock, and call for help.
Describe how schools and coaches can help students with diabetes safely participate in physical activities.
Know their condition and action plan, allow snack breaks, ensure glucose supplies are on hand, and monitor for signs of hypo/hyperglycaemia.
Discuss how protective equipment and training techniques can reduce the risk of fractures in sport.
Use shin guards, helmets, and correct footwear; teach proper landing, tackling, and falling techniques; strengthen muscles and improve balance.
Explain how effective communication and teamwork can improve outcomes during a primary and secondary assessment in a sporting environment.
Team members can divide tasks, provide accurate information to paramedics, keep the area safe, and ensure fast, organised response.