Yr9 First Aid Exam

First Aid 1

100

Define First Aid

The initial or first help that is given to an injured or ill person.

200

Explain the process of putting someone in the recovery position.

Responses varied.

300

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.

400

List 3 things you would do to manage external bleeding?

1. Lay down

2. Apply pressure

3.Raise the injured area

500

What does DRS ABCD stand for?

Danger, Response, Send ofr Help, Airways, Breathing, Compresions/CPR, Defib

First Aid 2

100

Explain the differences between 000, 112 and 106

000 - regular. 112 - no reception. 106 hearing/speech

200

Explain the difference between Sprains and Strains

Sprains = Ligament

Strains = Muscle

300

How do you manage a sotft tissue injury. Explain this acronym. 

RICER. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral. 

400

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. 

500

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).

First Aid 3

100

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.

200

Explain the most important part of assessing airways and giving breaths?

Tilt head to open airways. 

300

When would you use the recovery position? How would you clear someones airways? 

If there is an airway blockage. Use fingers. 

400

Explain what Asthma is, the symptoms and how you would manage it.

Difficulty breathing, multiple symptoms, can perform CPR for severe asthma attacks.

500

Explain 4 important considerations when performing CPR. 

- Rate of 2:30, always the same

- 1/3 depth of chest

- Pace of 100-120 bpm. 

- 2 fingers for babies

- Puff of cheeks for babies

First Aid 4

100

What are 3 numbers you could call in an emergency

000, 112, 106

200

Explain how you would assess for Danger?

Responses varied.

300

Explain how you would assess for Breathing? AND why are breaths so important?

Look, Listen and Feel for breath and chest rise. Breaths = Brain.

400

List the 5 P's of First Aid

1. Preserve Life (keep alive)

2. Protect the Unconscious (no further dangers)

3. Prevent Injury (minimise further injuries)

4. Promote Recovery

5. Procure Medical Aid (call for help)

500

Explain how you would assess for Response.

C, O, W, S

Risk + Safety

100

List some positive and negative examples of Risk Taking

Answers will vary.

200

List the 3 types of Risks and give an example.

Physical, Social and Emotional. 

Examples will vary. 

300

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. 

400

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. 

500

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