CPR and First Aid

Question 1

What are the ABC’s of CPR?

Answer 1

A- airway check that the airway is open
B- breathing, check for breathing. (If none, do artificial respiration)
C- check for pulse. If none, do CPR.

Question 2

Explain what you must do in the first step of the CPR procedure?

Answer 2

Tilt head,lift chin, check breathing. Give two mouth to mouth breaths.

Question 3

Explain what you must do in the second step of the CPR procedure?

Answer 3

Place two fingers on the spot where the ribs come together. Put the heal of your hand just above your fingers on the breastbone.

Question 4

Explain what you must do in the third step of the CPR procedure?

Answer 4

Firmly push down on the injured persons chest 30 times. Continue with 2 mouth to mouth breaths, 30 compressions until help arrives.

Question 5

What does CPR stand for?

Answer 5

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Question 6

If you are ever at the scene of an accident and need to phone for help, it is important you know what to do. Before you Phone the police, the ambulance or fire brigade, make sure that you have all the information you need?

Answer 6

Exactly where the injured person is
Who is injured?
What happened?
You will have to warn the emergency services of any hazards they might encounter getting to the scene.

Question 7

Why must you remember before you start CPR?

Answer 7

You must make sure that the patient needs it and when there is no pulse.

Question 8

What is first aid?

Answer 8

The first thing you can do to help someone who is injured.

Question 9

When should you tell an adult what has happened?

Answer 9

If the injured person can’t get up or is bleeding badly. Always call for help.

Question 10

What should you remember when dealing with an injured person who might have neck and back injuries?

Answer 10

Never move an injured person who has neck or back injuries.

Question 11

What must you do before you treat a cut or a graze?

Answer 11

Wash your hands and wear gloves if possible?

Question 12

How do you stop the bleeding of a large wound as quickly as possible (2) ?

Answer 12

Lift the wound higher than the heart or head, put direct pressure on the wound.

Question 13

Why should you not put a sticking plaster or cotton wool on burnt skin?

Answer 13

It will damage the skin.

Question 14

What must you remember at all times during first aid (4)

Answer 14

Stay calm and check the area is safe
Think before you do anything
Talk to the person you are helping
Look for an adult to help

Question 15

If someone has a burn (3)

Answer 15

Cool the burn under running water (tap water temperature) for at least ten minutes
Tell an adult
If the burn is bad or it is a child who is burnt call an ambulance

Question 16

If someone has a nose bleed (4)

Answer 16

Sit up straight
Lean head forward
Pinch soft part of the nose for ten minutes
If bleeding doesn’t stop, tell an adult

Question 17

If someone is unconscious and you need to check if they are breathing? (2)

Answer 17

If an unconscious person doesn’t move or answer you follow ABC and if no pulse do CPR
If they are not breathing, tell an adult and call an ambulance.

Question 18

If someone is unconscious and breathing (4)

Answer 18

An unconscious person doesn’t move or answer you turn them on their side , into the recovery position
Tip their head back
Tell an adult and call an ambulance

Question 19

How do you know if a person has a broken bone ?

Answer 19

It is difficult to tell that someone has a broken bone . Tell-tale to look for bruising, swelling and limbs twisted in an awkward position.

Question 20

If someone has a broken bone?

Answer 20

Do not move the person, keep the injured part still until help arrives. Support the injured part with blankets and towels. Call an adult of ambulance

Question 21

How is concussion caused?

Answer 21

By an injury to the head.

Question 22

Describe the actions of an concussed person.

Answer 22

When concussed, a person will be ‘knocked out’, sometimes just wait for a couple of seconds. The injured person may be confused , and may have difficulty remembering and may have have a headache.

Question 23

If someone is concussed (3)

Answer 23

Lay the person down with their head to the side
Talk to them and try make them wake up
Call help

Question 24

If someone has a bad bleed? (4)

Answer 24

Press on where the blood is coming and keep pressing on it

Use a T-Shirt or any clothing (clean) to press on the bleed if possible

Question 25

If someone has an allergic reaction? (4)

Answer 25

Keep away from the cause of the allergy
Get the person to sit comfortably
Encourage them to take their medication if they have it
If this doesn’t seem to help, tell an adult and call an ambulance

Question 26

If someone is having an asthma attack (6)

Answer 26

Get the person to sit comfortably
Help him to find his asthma pump and encourage them to use their inhaler
Reassure the person, keep them calm

Question 27

If someone is upset (4)

Answer 27

Keep calm yourself
Ask them how you can help
Listen to them
Help as best you can