Paediatric First Aid

5 Questions | By Curtis50 | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 11788

Giving first aid to a child is totally different from giving it to an adult. A little mistake and the situation can escalate quite fast. How knowledgeable are you when it comes to pediatric first aid? Take up this multiple choice tests and get to find out for sure or should go for more training on how to offer it.

Questions and Answers

1.

The first thing you do at the scene of any accident is?
- A.
  
  Check for response
- B.
  
  Open airway
- C.
  
  Check for danger
- D.
  
  Check for breathing
2.

The correct ratio of chest compressions to ventilations in CPR for a child or infant is?
- A.
  
  15 : 1
- B.
  
  5 : 2
- C.
  
  15 : 2
- D.
  
  30 : 2
3.

The combined skills of mouth to mouth ventilations and chest compressions when used together is called?
- A.
  
  Airway control
- B.
  
  Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- C.
  
  Initial Assessment
- D.
  
  Artificial Circulation
4.

Which of the following should you NOT do for a child suffering a seizure?
- A.
  
  Try to ease their fall
- B.
  
  Restrain them
- C.
  
  Protect their head and limbs
- D.
  
  Put them into the recovery position when the convulsion has stopped
5.

What is the purpose of putting an unconscious but breathing child into the recovery position?
- A.
  
  To make them comfortable
- B.
  
  To stop them injuring themselves
- C.
  
  To allow them to sleep
- D.
  
  To protect their airway