Tier 1 (Basic emergency response logic)

Question 1

What is the first action in any emergency during exercise?

Answer 1

Stop exercise immediately and ensure the patient is safe.

Question 2

What is the core emergency response framework you follow?

Answer 2

ABCDE approach while maintaining patient safety.

Question 3

What does ABCDE stand for?

Answer 3

• Airway
• Breathing
• Circulation
• Disability
• Exposure

Question 4

When do you call for help / escalate immediately?

Answer 4

• Loss of consciousness
• Chest pain not resolving with rest
• Suspected arrhythmia
• Haemodynamic instability
• Any life-threatening concern

Question 5

What should you do while help is on the way?

Answer 5

• Monitor vitals
• Reassure the patient
• Maintain airway and position
• Follow local emergency protocols

Question 6

What is your responsibility after the event?

Answer 6

• Clear handover to senior staff
• Accurate documentation
• Incident reporting if required

Question 7

Give a Band-5 emergency response summary.

Answer 7

“I stop exercise, ensure patient safety, assess using ABCDE, escalate immediately to senior staff or emergency services as required, and document in line with Trust policy.”