Community First Responders

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1.

What does CPR stand for?
- A.
  
  Cardiac Pulse Resuscitation
- B.
  
  Coronary Pressure Rescusitate
- C.
  
  Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- D.
  
  Charging Pulse Resistance
Correct Answer
C. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
2.

To open an airway you must perform a head tilt, chin ____ .

Correct Answer
lift
3.

CFRs can park on double yellow lines if responding to a 999 call
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
CFRs have no exemptions from the Highway Code - this includes parking on double yellow lines. If a parking ticket is recieved, even if responding to a 999 call, it will be the CFR's responsibility to pay the fine.

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4.

What is the ratio of Compressions to Breaths in an adult?
- A.
  
  2:15
- B.
  
  30:2
- C.
  
  15:2
- D.
  
  1:5
Correct Answer
B. 30:2
5.

The adult dose for Aspirin is ____ mg

Correct Answer
300
6.

How many tubes of GlucoGel can be given to an Adult?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
Correct Answer
C. 3
7.

What do you text to book Mobile to an incident?

Correct Answer
M, m
8.

If booked On Duty a CFR must mobilise to any incident that they recieve a notification of
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
When booked On Duty a CFR is automatically notified of all incidents within their area. They do not have to mobilise to the incident unless they want/can. A CFR must not mobilise to an incident until they have booked 'M' via SMS

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9.

A CFR has access to the same Welfare & Support services as those provided to operational SECAmb staff
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Services such as Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programme - including Councilling, Fast Track Physiotherapy, Chaplaincy and Smoking cessation. Contact Voluntary Services Department for advice with how to access these service. Councilling can be accessed confidentially by calling FirstAssist directly on 0800 0687 987

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10.

What is the first step of treatment for a person chocking with a partial blockage?
- A.
  
  Encourage to cough
- B.
  
  Up to 5 back slaps
- C.
  
  Up to 5 abdominal thrusts
- D.
  
  CPR
Correct Answer
A. Encourage to cough

Explanation
A partial blockage is when the patient can breath past the obstruction - they should be encouraged to cough

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11.

What is the first step of treatment for a person chocking with a complete blockage?
- A.
  
  Encourage to cough
- B.
  
  Up to 5 back slaps
- C.
  
  Up to 5 abdominal thrusts
- D.
  
  CPR
Correct Answer
B. Up to 5 back slaps

Explanation
A person with a complete blockage is unable to breath past the obstruction - therfore will not be able to cough.

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12.

A 34 year old patient with possible cardiac chest pain should be given aspirin (they are not allergic)
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
SECAmb policy sets the lower age limit to administer Aspirin as 35 years

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13.

Which of these is NOT one of the three 'P's?
- A.
  
  Preserve Life
- B.
  
  Prevent Deterioration
- C.
  
  Promote Recovery
- D.
  
  Practice Responsibly
Correct Answer
D. Practice Responsibly

Explanation
THE ROLE OF THE RESPONDER: "To provide immediate life support to the patient pending the arrival of definative pre-hospital care"

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14.

What is the most common cause of an obstructed airway in an unconcious adult?
- A.
  
  Swelling
- B.
  
  Tongue
- C.
  
  Blood / vomit
- D.
  
  False teeth
- E.
  
  Strangulation
- F.
  
  Facial injury
- G.
  
  Drowning
Correct Answer
B. Tongue
15.

What does VDC stand for?
- A.
  
  Voluntary Decision Choice
- B.
  
  Vulnerable Debt Collector
- C.
  
  Very Deaf Colleague
- D.
  
  Volunteer Development Coordinator
Correct Answer
D. Volunteer Development Coordinator

Explanation
SECAmb Voluntary Services Department has 3 VDCs - one for each county

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16.

The Lions Club UK has an initiative where a patient stores useful information in a container, usually in the fridge. It is called a Message in a _______ .

Correct Answer
bottle

Explanation
You may be notified that a patient has a message in a bottle by either:
- the CAD via SMS
- sticker on front door
- sticker on fridge door

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17.

What can you text to inform control that you have arrived at the scene of the incident?
- A.
  
  AS
- B.
  
  As
- C.
  
  AS
- D.
  
  As
Correct Answer(s)
A. AS
B. As
C. AS
D. As

Explanation
The SMS system is not case sensitive

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18.

Which of these calls are appropriate for a CFR to attend?
- A.
  
  Cardiac arrest
- B.
  
  Chest pains
- C.
  
  Fire
- D.
  
  Breathing problems
- E.
  
  Road Traffic Collisons
- F.
  
  Falls
- G.
  
  Medical emergencies
- H.
  
  Minor traumatic injuries
- I.
  
  Maternity or gynaecological
- J.
  
  Incident involving violence or agression
- K.
  
  Unconsciousness
- L.
  
  Spinal injury
- M.
  
  Alcohol or drug related incidents
Correct Answer(s)
A. Cardiac arrest
B. Chest pains
D. Breathing problems
F. Falls
G. Medical emergencies
H. Minor traumatic injuries
K. Unconsciousness

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Community First Responders

What does CPR stand for?

To open an airway you must perform a head tilt, chin ____ .

CFRs can park on double yellow lines if responding to a 999 call

What is the ratio of Compressions to Breaths in an adult?

The adult dose for Aspirin is ____ mg

How many tubes of GlucoGel can be given to an Adult?

What do you text to book Mobile to an incident?

If booked On Duty a CFR must mobilise to any incident that they recieve a notification of

A CFR has access to the same Welfare & Support services as those provided to operational SECAmb staff

What is the first step of treatment for a person chocking with a partial blockage?

What is the first step of treatment for a person chocking with a complete blockage?

A 34 year old patient with possible cardiac chest pain should be given aspirin (they are not allergic)

Which of these is NOT one of the three 'P's?

What is the most common cause of an obstructed airway in an unconcious adult?

What does VDC stand for?

The Lions Club UK has an initiative where a patient stores useful information in a container, usually in the fridge. It is called a Message in a _______ .

What can you text to inform control that you have arrived at the scene of the incident?

Which of these calls are appropriate for a CFR to attend?