First Aid Quiz

Trying to get the food out of their mouth with your finger could lodge the object deeper or irritate the airway and cause it to swell. The Heimlich manoeuvre is the US version of abdominal thrusts which should not be given until back slaps have been carried out. Give up to five back blows between the shoulder blades.

You need to ease the strain on their heart, so make them as comfortable as possible. A half-sitting position, with their head and shoulders supported and their knees bent is best.

The bleeding needs to be controlled immediately or shock will develop. Apply direct pressure over the wound with your hand using a clean dressing. If you don’t have a dressing, ask them to apply pressure themselves. Maintain direct pressure on the wound to control bleeding.

Check her airway is open and clear by tilting the head and lifting the chin to open the airway.

When starting CPR, 30 chest compressions should be administered prior to beginning rescue breaths.

As a general rule, the casualty’s who are quietest should be assessed first, as they may have a problem with their airway.

DRAB is used to remember the actions to take when you come across an unconscious victim.

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and is used when a victim’s heart stops beating.

Direct pressure over the bleeding point is the most effective way to stop major bleeding.

Protecting wounds is not an aim of first aid.

Shock occurs when the body’s cells don’t receive enough oxygen. Shock occurs when the casualty loses too much blood or following a life threatening allergic reaction.

You are the most important person in an emergency situation. You must keep yourself safe and not become a second casualty.

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening whole body allergic reaction. t requires immediate treatment to save the casualty’s life.

The FAST test is an easy way to remember the warning signs of a stroke.

Asprin is used for casualty’s suspected of having a heart attack. Early administration of asprin has been shown to improve survival.