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1.
In your own words define 'First Aid'.
2.
List three of the main aims of First Aid.
1.
2.
3.
3.
When administering first aid it is important that prompt action does not lead to
4.
In Australia, dialling '000' obtains emergency assistance, however digital mobile phones (GSM) also work
with which other emergency number?
999
5.
112
111
911
List three other methods of calling for help that can be considered when a telephone
is not available.
1.
2.
3.
6.
What information should you provide when calling for help
7.
A casualty has a bracelet on their wrist, which has the words 'Medic-alert' on one side.
State two types of information you could find on the reverse side of the bracelet.
1.
2.
8.
The psychological value of
that you give.
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An emergency of any size can cause unusual stress in people who have been directly and indirectly
affected by it.
List three common responses to emergencies and disasters
1.
2.
3.
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10.
After an incident, time must be allocated to the
and to restock your
11.
List three of the main legal considerations relating to first aid.
of the scene and equipment,
1.
2.
3.
12.
Before you start treating a casualty you should ask for and receive the casualty's
to your treatment.
13.
Records may be used in a court, so ensure that your reports or notes are
contain
relevant information, and are based on
rather than opinions.
14.
The nervous system is considered in two main parts, the central Nervous System and the
Nervous System.
15.
The heart is the
16.
The respiratory system provides
17.
List two ways that infections can be transmitted:
that drives the blood around the body.
to the blood, and takes away the waste product called
1.
2.
18.
State what infection control precautions you would take prior to treating a casualty.
19.
List two ways of reducing needle stick injury.
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20.
State the recommended method for disposal of waste materials.
21.
State the four links in the Chain of Survival.
1.
2.
3.
4.
22.
What does the acroynm AED stand for?
23.
Who should have a first aid kit readily available?
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24.
Where should first aid kits be stored?
25.
List three locations that as first aid kit should be available
1.
2.
3.
26.
List the actions you would perform to check a casualty’s level of consciousness?
27.
When checking for response, list three levels of consciousness that you may find
28.
If neck injury is suspected what should you avoid when checking the airway?
29.
Should you remove well fitting dentures in an unconscious casualty?
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30.
The correct method for opening an airway is to use
1.
2.
31.
When checking for breathing you look for normal breathing.
List two types of breathing that you consider ineffective:
1.
2.
32.
List the three actions you would use to check if a casualty is breathing
1.
2.
3.
33.
When giving rescue breaths you should give the breath in
34.
List the actions you would take if you found a casualty was unresponsive and not breathing.
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When performing rescue breaths, you would give
36.
List three methods of delivering rescue breaths
1.
2.
3.
37.
What does the acronym CPR stand for?
C
P
R
38.
List two indications for CPR
1.
2.
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39.
When compressing an infant’s chest, compress approximately
the depth of the chest.
40.
When compressing a child’s chest, compress approximately
41.
When compressing an adult’s chest, compress approximately
42.
When performing CPR how many hands or fingers would you compress the chest with:
the depth of the chest.
the depth of the chest.
Adult
Child
Infant
43.
List the rate of compressions per minute for:
Adult
Child
Infant
44.
What is the compression to rescue breath ration for:
Adult:
Child:
Infant
45.
Describe abnormal breathing
46.
State the purpose of placing someone in the recovery position.
47.
You would consider turning an unconscious casualty over to the other side after
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48.
What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for:
S
A
M
P
L
E
49.
A casualty complains of pain.
This is a:
Sign
Symptom
50.
State the purpose of a primary examination
51.
State the purpose of a secondary examination
52.
List four vital observations that should be taken when monitoring a casualty
1.
2.
3.
4.
53.
What does the acronym PQRST stand for?
P
Q
R
S
T
54.
When conducting a head-to-toe secondary examination what factors should be sensitive to:
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A casualty has had as finger amputated. After treating the casualty, state how you would manage the care of the
amputated part.
2.
List two ways of controlling external bleeding.
1.
2.
3.
A casualty has cut himself severely with a sharp fishing knife, and the wound is spurting bright red blood. State
what vessel has most likely been damaged.
Artery
Vein
Capillary
4.
You have applied pressure and then a pad and bandage over the wound, but the blood has now soaked through.
State your next action.
5.
An elderly man complains of abdominal pain and vomits a dark granulated substance on his shirt. State what
posture you would place the casualty in.
6.
State your treatment of a wound If a penetrating object is still in place and there appears to be no bleeding.
7.
During a motor vehicle accident a woman has been thrown out of the car. She is conscious, has several large
lacerations, and a large amount of external blood loss. On examination you find that she has a weak pulse and
is pale, cool and sweaty. State your management of this casualty.
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List four signs or symptoms you would associate with burns.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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A laboratory worker has suffered a caustic substance burn to the wrist and arm, and material is stuck to the
burnt area. The casualty is also wearing a watch.
a.
How many minutes would you cool the bums for? .
b.
Is it necessary to remove the watch?
YES
NO
c.
Would you remove the material stuck to the burn?
YES
NO
10.
Describe the damage that may be caused by full thickness bums.
11.
State the treatment for sunburn.
12.
You find a man lying on the garage floor. There is water on the floor and the casualty is motionless and has
an electric drill in his hand. State your management of this casualty.
13.
As a person is attempting to repair her car the battery explodes, and battery acid splashes into her eyes.
State your management of this casualty.
.
14.
State your management of '’Welders Flash’.
15.
State your treatment for a protruding object from the eye.
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16.
If a permanent tooth is knocked out, you would hold the tooth by the
17.
A casualty has a small piece of sand in their eye. It can be removed with gentle irrigation using
18.
A female casualty has had a small insect land in her ear. She has been unable to remove the insect, and is
extremely distressed. State your management of this casualty.
19.
State your management of a ruptured eardrum.
20.
When should casualties with head injuries seek medical advice?
21.
You are called to help a casualty that has fallen down ten steps. A witness has indicated that the casualty
was unresponsive for at least five minutes. The casualty is now responsive, has swelling on the back of
their head, and keeps asking what happened. State your management of this casualty.
.
22.
List four signs of as head injury
23.
State your treatment of a casualty with concussion
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24.
List the complications associated with facial injuries.
25.
List four signs or symptoms of spinal injury.
26.
A car runs into a concrete barrier. In your secondary examination you founded that the casualty has
numbness and loss of feeling to both legs. State your management of this casualty.
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27.
Under what circumstances would you remove a motorcycle rider’s helmet?
28.
State your treatment of a fractured rib.
9.
A piece of metal was impaled in a casualty's chest, but prior to your arrival the piece of metal was removed.
You can hear air passing in and out of the casualty's chest with each breath that they take. State your
management of this casualty.
30.
In which position would you place a casualty with abdominal injuries?
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You find a casualty lying on their back and you see a large laceration to the abdomen with several loops of
intestinal organs visible. State your management of this casualty.
32.
List three items that can be used to cover protruding intestines.
33.
A dressing taped on
in and out.
34.
A casualty falls two metres from a ladder. The casualty complains about pain in the
right leg. On examination you find deformity, pain, tenderness and a large amount
of swelling to the middle of the lower leg. State your management of this casualty.
sides is used for chest wounds that have air passing
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35.
State the main aim in the treatment of a fracture.
36.
List two items that could be used as an improvised splint.
37.
After applying a splint, sling or bandage to a casualty, it is important to
ensure
is still present.
38.
A conscious casualty with a pelvic injury should be placed in which position?
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Describe when you would use the following slings:
a.
b.
c.
Arm Sling:
Collar & Cuff Sling:
Elevated Sling:
40.
During a cricket game the ball hits a player on the thigh. The skin is unbroken,
the area is extremely tender, and there is some swelling. The casualty has full
movement with no loss of power. State your management of this casualty.
41.
What does the acronym RICE stand for?
42.
State the precaution that should be observed when using an ice pack on an injury.
43.
State the treatment for a dislocated finger.
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44.
After applying a bandage to a casualty's hand and wrist you should ensure that
at least one
is exposed to check circulation.
45.
List two household items which may be used as an emergency ice pack.
1.
2.
46.
After applying a roller bandage to a lower leg, you test the 'effectiveness' of the bandage. How would you
gauge that the bandage was 'effective'?
47.
Self administered adrenaline using an
anaphylactic episode.
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The first aider can
the casualty to administer adrenaline using a self injector.
49.
An 18-year-old female co-worker complains about breathing difficulties that she has had for about 10
minutes, and keeps saying that it is becoming more difficult to breathe. On examination the casualty is pale
with rapid shallow breathing, and you hear a wheeze. State your management of this casualty.
50.
51. List three trigger factors of an asthma attack.
52. List three signs or symptoms of a severe asthma attack.
53.
52.
Describe what a 'Reliever' or puffer is used for in asthma.
54. List three signs or symptoms of hyperventilation.
54.
State the treatment of hyperventilation.
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55.
List a condition that hyperventilation may be confused with due to the rapid breathing.
56.
List three signs or symptoms of fainting.
57.
State what you should be aware of when an elderly casualty collapses.
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During a first aid video showing a bloodied victim, a student falls from his chair.
He is breathing normally, and has good signs of circulation. On examination you
find no injuries. State your management of this casualty.
59.
You find a casualty slumped on the floor confused, with paralysis to the left side
of the body. A co-worker tells you that the casualty has been complaining of a
headache for several hours. State your management of this casualty.
60.
State the best position in which to place a conscious stroke casualty.
61.
List two causes of a stroke.
62.
A friend's 2-year-old child has developed breathing difficulties. The child has had
a cold for several days, and now has a barking cough. State your management of
this casualty.
63.
If the same child in question 16 was still and quiet, had a high temperature,
and was drooling, state how you would manage this casualty
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64.
Epiglottitis has a
65.
List four signs or symptoms of low blood sugar.
1.
2.
3.
4.
66.
A 75-year-old casualty has been found in her home drowsy and confused. Her skin is cold and sweaty, and
you are told that she is a diabetic. State your management of this casualty.
67.
You see several people watching a person on the ground. When you approach you note that the person is
unconscious and has muscular jerks. State your management of this casualty.
68.
A child has been ill for several days with a high temperature. The child is now unconscious and has minor
muscle jerking. State your management of this casualty.
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A 55-year-old male co-worker complains about chest pain that he has had for about an hour. He says that
the pain feels like an elephant is sitting on his chest, and he feels sick. On examination he is pale and
sweaty with an irregular pulse. State your management of this casualty.
70.
Chest pain can be described by the casualty in several ways, such as "heavy" or "like an elephant sitting on
their chest".
List two other ways that 'pain' can be described by the casualty.
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You are eating at a restaurant when a man suddenly stands up and grasps his neck. He is starting to turn
blue, and is unable to talk. State your management of this casualty.
72.
A co-worker was in a storage shed moving drums around. A vehicle is parked in the shed and is still
running. You note that all the doors and windows are shut, and that the worker inside the shed is
unconscious. State your management of this casualty.
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73.
List three ways poisoning can occur.
74.
List three signs or symptoms of poisoning.
75.
The Poisons Information Centre telephone number is
76.
List three signs or symptoms of heat stroke
77.
List three signs or symptoms of severe hypothermia
78.
You are watching the Sydney-to-Surf race, when you see a runner who is staggering across the road. You
go to help and note that she is hot and sweaty, and is also confused. The casualty wishes to continue the
race. State your management of this casualty.
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It is a cold winter day in the snowfields. You find a person sitting on the snow complaining of numb fingers
and cold feet. State your management of this casualty.
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You find a teenager submerged in one metre of water in a backyard swimming pool. The casualty was last
seen 10 minutes ago. State your management of this casualty.
81.
Avoid
82.
A casualty has been stung by a bee. You should remove the sting by
83.
Vinegar is the preferred treatment for reducing pain in a box
84.
State the primary treatment for the creatures below,
a tick because even slight
Cold Pack
Funnel Web
Red Back
Bee
European Wasp
Snake
Cone Shell
Blue-Ringed Octopus
Fire Ant
Stonefish
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may inject more venom.
Pressure
Immobilisation
Bandage
it out.
sting.
Vinegar