Principles of First Aid Management

Question 1

`Are gasps normal breathing?

Answer 1

no

Question 2

Summarize the primary survey -

Answer 2

Scene safety
Response - Try talking to the casualty or gently tapping on the shoulders
Breathing - Check to see if the casualty is breathing
Help - Delegate bystanders to call the necessary services that are required
Circulation - Check for a pulse.

If the casualty is not responsive and is not breathing normally and no defnite pulse can be felt - Start CPR.

Question 3

Summarize the secondary survey:

Answer 3

Complete a survey from head toe, it must include:

• The head
• The neck
• The thorax
• The abdomen
• The pelvis
• The lower extremities
• The upper extremities

Question 4

Positioning:

• Elevate the lower extremities, except with:
• Elevate the upper body of a patient with the following conditions:
• Initiate recovery positions(like sleep positions) if:
• Flat on back

Answer 4

• Spinal injuries
• Fractures of the thigh
• certain heart conditions
• Heart attack
• Chest injuries
• The patient is unconscious
• Spinal injuries
• Seriously injured patients
• Pelvic fractures

Question 5

Vital signs are(4):

Answer 5

• Pulse
• Respirations
• Temperature
• Skin appearance

Question 6

Normal vital signs value:

Pulse rate:
For adults -
for infants -

Respiration:
For adults -
for infants -

temperature:

Skin appearance:

Answer 6

Pulse rate:
56 - 100 bpm
100 - 120 bpm

Respiration:
12 and 20 breaths per minute
20 and 30 breaths per minute

temperature:
37 degrees Celsius

Skin appearance:
Feel if skin is damp, dry, sweaty, pale, flushed, warm or cold. use own skin for reference

Question 7

The order of priority and codes:

Answer 7

Red, yellow, green and blue(deceased patient)