Category 1
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.
What is the acronym for checking for a response from a casualty?
COWS
Following DRABC,
how would you treat a
red-back spider bite?
Reassure Casulty
Apply a cold-compress to reduce pain
Seek medical aid
What do you provide someone suffering from Anaphylaxis?
Epipen
What are two conditions we want to avoid cross infection when providing first aid?
HIV/AIDS
Hepatitis B and C
What is one thing you should treat every accident victim for?
Shock
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.
When should CPR be administered?
When breathing is not present.
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.
What are 2 ways we can make a traffic accident safe?
Block roads
Turn off engine
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.
What is the best way to try to stop severe bleeding?
Direct pressure with a clean and sterile bandage.
An unconscious casualty starts breathing, what should you do?
Place the casual in the recovery position
Name three types of wounds.
Laceration
Bruise (contusion)
Abrasion
Cut (incision)
Puncture
Tear (avulsion)
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
What sling is used to treat a fractured upper arm?
Collar and cuff sling
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
What is the ratio of compressions to breathing in CPR?
30 compressions : 2 breaths.
3+ cycles per minute (100 compressions/min)
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
What is the triage order of First Aid (Four b's in order)
Breathing
Bleeding
Burns
Bones
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.
What condition is characterised by a rapid pulse, drowsiness, potential unconsciousness, thirst, acetone smelling breath and need to frequently urinate
Diabetes (hyperglycaemia)
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).
What are 3 ways you can avoid cross infection when performing first aid?
•Using disposable gloves
•Covering sores
•Applying face masks
•Washing hands thoroughly
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