FirstAid

Question 1

A person who starts to tremble, has shallow breath, is talking but appears “drunk”, may be

Answer 1

Diabetic

Question 2

If after checking their airway a casualty shows no signs of breathing or pulse, you should immediately

Answer 2

Perform CPR

Question 3

What is the first thing you should do on discovery of a casualty, in order to assess your next actions?

Answer 3

Assess whether the casualty is responsive or not

Question 4

How can you check if someone is responsive if they do not initially respond to voice?

Answer 4

Shake their shoulder or gently pinch their earlobe

Question 5

In the Primary Survey of a casualty, what does ABC stand for?

Answer 5

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Question 6

A secondary survey may be appropriate in certain medical emergencies. What are the two steps?

Answer 6

Dysfunction, Examine

Question 7

How should you treat someone who has fainted?

Answer 7

Elevate the legs

Question 8

When will the Public Health Authority be called?

Answer 8

If a communicable disease is suspected

Question 9

Initially, for how long should you check for signs of breathing?

Answer 9

10 seconds

Question 10

What must NOT be done in the case of choking?

Answer 10

Use your fingers to find the obstruction if it is not visible.

Question 11

What symptoms may be associated with a communicable disease?

Answer 11

Persistent coughing, persistent vomiting, impaired breathing