Basic Life Support

Question 1

What is DRSABCDE?

Answer 1

Danger
Response (AVPU)
Send for help
Airways
Breathing
CPR
Defib
Expose

Question 2

AVPU?

Answer 2

Alert
Verbal alert
Pain alert
Unresponsive

Question 3

OCOM?

Answer 3

Open the mouth
Clear the mouth
Open the airways
Maintain

Question 4

DOTS

Answer 4

Deformities
Open wounds
Tenderness
Swelling

Question 5

CPR points

Answer 5

1. Proper depth 1/3
2. Proper recoil (letting pressure off)
3. Minimise interruptions
4. Rotate every 2 mins
5. 100-120 bpm

Question 6

5 stages of 5 point plan?

Answer 6

1. Primary survey
2. OPR (oxygen, position, reassurance)
3. Vital signs survey
4. Secondary survey
5. CNS survey

Question 7

Purpose of primary survey?

Answer 7

1. DRSABCDE
2. Detect and manage all life threatening condition’s immediately.
3. Control major bleeding