First Aid Pre-Assessment

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33 questions

Wound Care

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1.8.6

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1.8.5

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Choking and CPR

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EPI Pen and Allergic Reactions

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Heart Attacks

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Diabetes

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What is the first step in accidents and emergencies?

Wear PPE

Get the first aid kit

Get the casualty to hospital

Make sure the scene is safe

This first aid kit item is used to disinfect wounds, cuts, abrasions, and scrapes.

Non-latex gloves

Antiseptic wipes

Gauze

Thermometer

By washing your hands and cleaning cuts and wounds you are preventing:

Hair growth

Stains

Spread of germs 

Infection

A cold compress should be used on bruises, sprains, cuts, and/or burns.

True

False

These cells help stop bleeding by clumping and clotting cuts.

White blood cells

Red Blood Cells

Plateletts

Amoebas

Which of the following is the most important to do for cuts and scrapes:

Don't clean it just bandage it and it will heal on its own. 

Put vaseline on it to cover and not let anything inside. 

Clean the wound with mild anti-bacterial soap and water. 

Pour hydrogen peroxide on the wound to disinfect it. 

If a victim is bleeding profusely, you should elevate the bleeding and lower the head.

True

False

How do you recognise choking ?

Casualty cannot speak, cough or breathe

Casualty starts to pant repeatedly.

Casualty speaks in a slow and heavy manner

The casualty has a headache.

If a person is responsive and choking you should

Walk away

tell them to cough

Give them breaths

CPR

What is the correct cycle for a choking victim:

10 back blows

30 Chest Compressions

5 Abdominal Thrusts

5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts

For an unconscious choking victim, what steps do you add to CPR?

Rescue Breaths

Back Blows

Foreign objects check and finger sweep

Abdominal Thrusts

What is the first thing you should do before starting CPR?

Give rescue breathes

Check your phone

Start chest compressions

Call for help or 911

What is the correct depth for chest compressions on an adult?

1 inch

2 inches

3 inches

0.5 inches

What is the rate of chest compressions per minute during CPR?

60-80 bpm

80-100 bpm

100-120 bpm

120-140 bpm

When performing CPR, how should your hands be positioned?

One hand on each side of the chest

Flat on the stomach

One hand on the chest, one behind the back

One hand on top of the other in the center of the chest

Breaths are the most important part of CPR.

True

False

AED's or Automatic External Defibulators are devices that restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart.

True

False

What is an EpiPen used for?

Reducing fever and pain.

Treating severe allergic reactions.

Treating cuts and bruises.

Preventing asthma attacks.

Which is a sign of a severe allergic reaction?

Swelling of the face or throat.

Minor itching on the skin.

Sneezing and runny nose.

Slight coughing or tickle.

What should you do first after using an EpiPen?

Call emergency services immediately.

Try to drink water to calm down.

Wait to see if symptoms go away.

Take a nap to feel better.

How long should you hold the EpiPen in place?

For 10 seconds.

For just 1 second.

For about 5 seconds.

Until it clicks twice.

Which symptom indicates an allergic reaction?

Feeling very happy or excited.

Rash or hives on the skin.

Being very sleepy or tired.

Having a sore throat.

What is a common sign of a heart attack in women?

Chest pain like men

Heartburn is the cause

Only pain in left arm

Shortness of breath or fatigue

Which symptom is typical for a heart attack in men?

Nausea with vomiting

Sudden headache only

Chest pain or discomfort

Extreme thirst

Which of the following can indicate a heart attack?

Cold sweats only

Pain in the jaw or back

Constant headache

Stomach cramps only

When do heart attack symptoms start?

Can begin suddenly or over days

Only in the morning

Only during exercise

After eating heavy meals

What is diabetes primarily related to?

Kidney function

Lung health

Heart function

Blood sugar levels

What does high blood sugar indicate?

Too much protein in diet

Too much glucose in blood

Dehydration

High cholesterol levels

What can low blood sugar cause?

Increased energy

High fever

Dizziness and weakness

Slow metabolism

Which hormone helps lower blood sugar?

Glucagon

Insulin

Cortisol

Adrenaline

What snack is best for low blood sugar?

Candy bar

Fruit juice

Soda

Potato chips

How can you identify high blood sugar?

Frequent urination

Stomach ache

Sore throat

Fever

What can extreme high blood sugar cause?

Dry skin

Muscle cramps

Headaches

Diabetic ketoacidosis

What is the first step in accidents and emergencies?

Wear PPE

Get the first aid kit

Get the casualty to hospital

Make sure the scene is safe

This first aid kit item is used to disinfect wounds, cuts, abrasions, and scrapes.

Non-latex gloves

Antiseptic wipes

Gauze

Thermometer

By washing your hands and cleaning cuts and wounds you are preventing:

Hair growth

Stains

Spread of germs 

Infection

A cold compress should be used on bruises, sprains, cuts, and/or burns.

True

False

These cells help stop bleeding by clumping and clotting cuts.

White blood cells

Red Blood Cells

Plateletts

Amoebas

Which of the following is the most important to do for cuts and scrapes: 

Don't clean it just bandage it and it will heal on its own. 

Put vaseline on it to cover and not let anything inside. 

Clean the wound with mild anti-bacterial soap and water. 

Pour hydrogen peroxide on the wound to disinfect it. 

If a victim is bleeding profusely, you should elevate the bleeding and lower the head. 

True

False

How do you recognise choking ?

Casualty cannot speak, cough or breathe

Casualty starts to pant repeatedly.

Casualty speaks in a slow and heavy manner

The casualty has a headache.

If a person is responsive and choking you should

Walk away

tell them to cough

Give them breaths

CPR

What is the correct cycle for a choking victim:

10 back blows

30 Chest Compressions

5 Abdominal Thrusts

5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts

For an unconscious choking victim, what steps do you add to CPR?

Rescue Breaths

Back Blows

Foreign objects check and finger sweep

Abdominal Thrusts

What is the first thing you should do before starting CPR?

Give rescue breathes

Check your phone

Start chest compressions

Call for help or 911

What is the correct depth for chest compressions on an adult?

1 inch

2 inches

3 inches

0.5 inches

What is the rate of chest compressions per minute during CPR?

60-80 bpm

80-100 bpm

100-120 bpm

120-140 bpm

When performing CPR, how should your hands be positioned?

One hand on each side of the chest

Flat on the stomach

One hand on the chest, one behind the back

One hand on top of the other in the center of the chest

Breaths are the most important part of CPR.

True

False

AED's or Automatic External Defibulators are devices that restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart.

True

False

What is an EpiPen used for?

Reducing fever and pain.

Treating severe allergic reactions.

Treating cuts and bruises.

Preventing asthma attacks.

Which is a sign of a severe allergic reaction?

Swelling of the face or throat.

Minor itching on the skin.

Sneezing and runny nose.

Slight coughing or tickle.

What should you do first after using an EpiPen?

Call emergency services immediately.

Try to drink water to calm down.

Wait to see if symptoms go away.

Take a nap to feel better.

How long should you hold the EpiPen in place?

For 10 seconds.

For just 1 second.

For about 5 seconds.

Until it clicks twice.

Which symptom indicates an allergic reaction?

Feeling very happy or excited.

Rash or hives on the skin.

Being very sleepy or tired.

Having a sore throat.

What is a common sign of a heart attack in women?

Chest pain like men

Heartburn is the cause

Only pain in left arm

Shortness of breath or fatigue

Which symptom is typical for a heart attack in men?

Nausea with vomiting

Sudden headache only

Chest pain or discomfort

Extreme thirst

Which of the following can indicate a heart attack?

Cold sweats only

Pain in the jaw or back

Constant headache

Stomach cramps only

When do heart attack symptoms start?

Can begin suddenly or over days

Only in the morning

Only during exercise

After eating heavy meals

What is diabetes primarily related to?

Kidney function

Lung health

Heart function

Blood sugar levels

What does high blood sugar indicate?

Too much protein in diet

Too much glucose in blood

Dehydration

High cholesterol levels

What can low blood sugar cause?

Increased energy

High fever

Dizziness and weakness

Slow metabolism

Which hormone helps lower blood sugar?

Glucagon

Insulin

Cortisol

Adrenaline

What snack is best for low blood sugar?

Candy bar

Fruit juice

Soda

Potato chips

How can you identify high blood sugar?

Frequent urination

Stomach ache

Sore throat

Fever

What can extreme high blood sugar cause?

Dry skin

Muscle cramps

Headaches

Diabetic ketoacidosis