Introduction To First Aid

2.

What are not ways of finding out the symptoms and signs of illness or injury?

By sight
By hearing
By tasting
By smell

Correct Answer

A. By tasting

Explanation

Do not do anything that might endanger yourself.

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3.

Which of the following are not responsibilities of a first aider?

To make sure the casualty is safe, even if it means putting yourself at risk
To identify injury and nature of illness affecting casualty
To access a situation quickly and safely, and summon appropriate help
To give casualty early and appropriate treatment, starting with the most serious conditions first.

Correct Answer

A. To make sure the casualty is safe, even if it means putting yourself at risk

Explanation

The responsibility of a first aider is to provide immediate medical assistance and support to an injured or ill person until professional medical help arrives. However, it is not their responsibility to put themselves at risk in order to ensure the safety of the casualty. The first aider's primary duty is to assess the situation, identify the injury or illness, and provide early and appropriate treatment, prioritizing the most serious conditions first. Summoning appropriate help and ensuring the safety of both the casualty and themselves are also important responsibilities of a first aider.

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4.

Which of the following are not guidelines for preventing cross infection?

Cover cuts and grazes on your hands with waterproof dressings
Try not to breathe, cough or sneeze over a wound while you are treating the casualty
If gloves are unavailable, enclose your hands in clean plastic bags
If you prick yourself with any needle found on or near a casualty, continue treating the casualty before treating yourself.

Correct Answer

A. If you prick yourself with any needle found on or near a casualty, continue treating the casualty before treating yourself.

Explanation

As a first-aider, your personal safety comes first, therefore, when you prick yourself with a needle found near the casualty(which might be contaminated), you should take care of yourself before caring for the casualty

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5.

What is whiplash caused by?

Falling from a height
Crushed by a heavy object for more than 15 minutes
Sudden forces on the body in a car crash
Stepping on something sharp

Correct Answer

A. Sudden forces on the body in a car crash

Explanation

Whiplash is caused by sudden forces on the body in a car crash. When a car is suddenly stopped or accelerated, the head and neck can be thrown forward and then snap back, causing injury to the soft tissues in the neck. This can result in symptoms such as neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and dizziness. Falling from a height, being crushed by a heavy object, or stepping on something sharp do not typically cause whiplash.

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6.

What does U in the AVPU code stand for?

Unconscious
Unresponsive
Unfeeling
Unacceptable

Correct Answer

A. Unresponsive

Explanation

The U in the AVPU code stands for "Unresponsive." This means that the person is not responding to any stimuli or showing any signs of consciousness.

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7.

Which is the first thing you should check when doing primary assessment?

Check whether casualty is conscious
Check whether there are risks to yourself
Check whether there are any risks to the casualty
Shout for help and dial for ambulance

Correct Answer

A. Check whether there are risks to yourself

Explanation

Your personal safety always comes first.

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8.

What does the following symbol mean?

Corrosive Agent
Oxidising Agent
Flammable gas
Compressed gas

Correct Answer

A. Compressed gas

Explanation

The symbol "Compressed gas" refers to a substance that is stored under high pressure in a container. This symbol is used to indicate that the substance inside the container is in a compressed state and could potentially pose a hazard if mishandled or released. It is important to handle compressed gases with caution as they can cause explosions or other accidents if not handled properly.

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9.

What does secondary survey not include?

Dialing of ambulance
Finding out what happened
Performing a physical examination
Look for external clues

Correct Answer

A. Dialing of ambulance

Explanation

Dialing of ambulance is not a survey of the environment.

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10.

Which of the following is false in a traffic accident?

If possible, treat casualties in the position in which you find them; move them only if they are in danger or to provide life-saving treatment (such as CPR)
Always assume that that there is a neck (spinal) injury in any casualty who has been injured in a traffic accident.
For traffic accidents, place warning triangles at least 5m away from the incident site to alert other road-users.
The first-aider should always make sure that the car engine is switched off and the handbrakes are pulled up.

Correct Answer

A. For traffic accidents, place warning triangles at least 5m away from the incident site to alert other road-users.

Explanation

Option A is true. For casualties in traffic accidents, do not move the casualty unless it is absolutely necessary.
Option B is true. On top of this fact, as a first-aider, do support the casualty's head.
Option C is false. Warning triangles should be placed at least 45/50m away from the incident site to alert other road users. (5m away is too near!)
Option D is true. This will ensure that the vehicle does not move off suddenly.

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What are not ways of finding out the symptoms and signs of illness or injury?

Which of the following are not responsibilities of a first aider?

Which of the following are not guidelines for preventing cross infection?

What is whiplash caused by?

What does U in the AVPU code stand for?

Which is the first thing you should check when doing primary assessment?

What does the following symbol mean?

What does secondary survey not include?

Which of the following is false in a traffic accident?