Test

Question 1

D in DRSABCD

Answer 1

Danger; Check for yourself, bystanders, then casualty

Question 1

4 Responsibilities of a Rescuer

Answer 1

Consent, Infection Control, Legal, Moral

Question 2

R in DRSABCD

Answer 2

Response; Ask questions, squeeze hand

Question 3

S in DRSABCD

Answer 3

Send for help; Send a bystander for a defibrillator or ambulance

Question 4

A in DRSABCD

Answer 4

Airway; Open airway, check for obstructions. If casualty was in water, roll onto side

Question 5

B in DRSABCD

Answer 5

Breathing; Look, listen, feel for normal breathing

Question 6

C in DRSABCD

Answer 6

CPR; If casualty has no normal breathing, start CPR

Question 7

Second D in DRSABCD

Answer 7

Defibrillation; Introduce as soon as possible

Question 8

Would you put someone in recovery position when they are breathing?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What should you be monitoring on someone in recovery position?

Answer 9

Breathing, skin colour, consciousness

Question 10

Signs of a fracture

Answer 10

Pain, immobility, swelling, deformity, tenderness, shock

Question 11

How do you treat a fracture?

Answer 11

DRSABCD, call ambulance, prevent movement, treat for shock, reassure casualty, immobilise joint

Question 12

Signs of a dislocation

Answer 12

Deformed appearance, pain, immobility/abnormal mobility, swelling/discolouration

Question 13

How do you treat dislocation?

Answer 13

DRSABCD, immobilise, reassure casualty, hospitalisation, ambulance

Question 14

Signs of sprains and strains

Answer 14

Sharp intense pain, restricted mobility, rapid development of swelling, loss of power, tenderness

Question 15

Signs of soft tissue injuries

Answer 15

Pain, swelling, bruising, redness, immobility

Question 16

How do you treat sprains and strains and soft tissue injuries?

Answer 16

DRSABCD, R.I.C.E.R

Question 17

What does R.I.C.E.R stand for?

Answer 17

Rest; ensure no further use or movement of the area, Ice; in a damp cloth 20min on 20min off, Compression; bandage, Elevation; above heart, Referral; go and seek medical advice

Question 18

What does no H.A.R.M stand for?

Answer 18

No Heat, Alcohol, Running/exercise, Massage

Question 19

When would you use a basic arm sling?

Answer 19

Basic elevation, minimise movement

Question 20

When would you use a collar & cuff sling?

Answer 20

Basic elevation, any suspected arm injury

Question 21

Why would you use an elevation sling?

Answer 21

Basic elevation, support of the arm, minimise movement

Question 22

What are some things to remember when dealing with a suspected spinal injury?

Answer 22

Support the casualties head but do not cover their ears, limit movement

Question 23

In what circumstances would you move a casualty with a spinal injury?

Answer 23

If the current location is not safe or suitable for treatment

Question 24

How do you treat a conscious spinal patient?

Answer 24

DRSABCD, support head and do not move patient, call ambulance

Question 25

How do you treat an unconscious spinal patient?

Answer 25

DRSABCD, patient's head neck and spine need to be in a neutral position, limit movement, maintain a clear airway, call ambulance

Question 26

Symptoms of internal bleeding

Answer 26

Coughing up blood, bruising, blood in bodily fluids, medical history

Question 27

Treatment for external bleeding

Answer 27

DRSABCD, expose wound, apply direct pressure, raise injury above the heart, secure wound with bandaging

Question 28

Treatment for internal bleeding

Answer 28

DRSABCD, lay casualty down and raise their knees, do not feed them anything, call ambulance, treat for shock

Question 29

A superficial burn is also known as..

Answer 29

1st degree

Question 30

Where is the damage of a 1st degree burn?

Answer 30

Top layer of skin

Question 31

Symptoms of 1st degree burns

Answer 31

Redness and pain

Question 32

A first degree burn is also known as..

Answer 32

A superficial burn

Question 33

A partial burn is also known as...

Answer 33

2nd degree burn

Question 34

Where is the damage of a 2nd degree burn?

Answer 34

Top and second layer of the skin

Question 35

Symptoms of a 2nd degree burn

Answer 35

Redness, severe pain, weeping, blistering

Question 36

A 2nd degree burn is also known as..

Answer 36

A partial burn

Question 37

A full thickness burn is also known as...

Answer 37

3rd degree burn

Question 38

Where is the damage of a 3rd degree burn?

Answer 38

Damage to both layers of skin and underlying tissue + nerves

Question 39

Symptoms of a 3rd degree burn

Answer 39

Painless, cracked or dry, white or charred colour

Question 40

A 3rd degree burn is also known as..

Answer 40

Full thickness burn

Question 41

How should you treat a burn?

Answer 41

DRSABCD, likely need to manage dangers, cool area for at least 20mins with running water, cover with sterile dressing

Question 42

Adults should seek medical attention when a 1st degree burn covers...

Answer 42

10% of the body surface

Question 43

Adults should seek medical attention when a 2nd degree burn covers...

Answer 43

Any part of the body larger than a 50c piece

Question 44

You should always go to the hospital for a burn when..

Answer 44

Effects airways, face, genitals and for any electrical burns

Question 45

Adults should seek medical attention for a 3rd degree burn..

Answer 45

Always

Question 46

Treatment for venomous stings includes

Answer 46

DRSABCD, vinegar, cold packs, hot water/heat

Question 47

Treatment for venomous bites includes

Answer 47

DRSABCD, restrict venom flow, pressure immobilisation technique

Question 48

What is the Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT) used for?

Answer 48

Snake, spider, cone fish, blue ringed octopus

Question 49

What is the Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT) NOT used for?

Answer 49

Fish or jellyfish stings

Question 50

How do you complete the Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT) ?

Answer 50

Apply firm pressure bandage from below the bite upwards

Question 51

How does inhalation poisoning occur?

Answer 51

Breathing in

Question 52

How does ingestion poisoning occur?

Answer 52

Swallowing

Question 53

How does absorption poisoning occur?

Answer 53

Through the skin

Question 54

How does injection poisoning occur?

Answer 54

Into the skin

Question 55

How do you treat inhalation poisoning?

Answer 55

DRSABCD, call ambulance and poisons hotline, take the casualty into the fresh air and avoid fumes

Question 56

How do you treat ingestion poisoning?

Answer 56

DRSABCD, call ambulance and poisons hotline, give sips of water but DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to by emergency services

Question 57

How do you treat absorption poisoning?

Answer 57

DRSABCD, call ambulance and poisons hotline, remove contaminated clothes, wash with running water

Question 58

How do you treat poisoning by injection?

Answer 58

DRSABCD, call ambulance and poisons hotline, monitor casualty condition

Question 59

What is the 4x4x4 rule?

Answer 59

4 puffs of Ventolin, take 4 breaths after each puff, wait 4 minutes, and if no improvement, keep giving 4 puffs every 4 minutes until ambulance arrives.

Question 60

Whats are some signs that someone is having an allergic reaction? (anaphylaxis)

Answer 60

Troubled talking, troubled breathing

Question 61

How do you treat someone have an anaphylactic reaction?

Answer 61

DRSABCD, epi-pen or ana-pen, call ambulance, Ventolin may provide relief

Question 62

How do you treat someone who is choking?

Answer 62

5 back blows, 5 chest thrusts, if no normal breathing start CPR

Question 63

What is the correct compression depth of the chest during CPR?

Answer 63

1/3 of the chest

Question 64

When giving a child CPR, should you tilt their head to give them rescue breaths?

Answer 64

No