Understanding First Aid Basics and CPR

What is the first step in assessing a casualty?
Check for breathing
Call for help
Assess the scene for danger
Check for responsiveness
How do you check for responsiveness in an adult?
Shake them gently and shout
Splash water on their face
Pinch their nose
Lift their arms
What should you do if the casualty is unresponsive and not breathing?
Start chest compressions immediately
Give them water
Wait for the ambulance
Place them in the recovery position
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?
1-2 cm
2-3 cm
5-6 cm
7-8 cm
How often should you give rescue breaths during CPR?
After every 15 compressions
After every 30 compressions
Every minute
Every 10 seconds
What is the ration of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR?
15:2
20:2
30:2
50:2
What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult?
Upper abdomen
Lower sternum
Centre of the chest
Right side of the chest
How long should you check for normal breathing before starting CPR?
5 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds
When should you place a casualty in the recovery position?
If they are breathing and unresponsive
If they are not breathing and unresponsive
If they have a broken leg
If they are bleeding heavily
What should you do if the casualty starts to vomit while in the recovery position?
Leave them alone
Turn them onto their back
Remove the vomit from their mouth
Turn them onto their other side
What is the main purpose of the recovery position?
To keep the casualty warm
To keep the airway open
To reduce pain
To immobilise injuries
How do you open the airway of an unresponsive adult?
Tilt the head back and lift the chin
Shake the shoulders
Pull the jaw forward
Press on the forehead
What should you do if a casualty is choking and cannot breathe?
Start CPR
Perform back blows and abdominal thrusts
Give them water
Place them in the recovery position
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute during CPR?
60-80
80-100
100-120
120-140
How should you treat a severe bleed?
Apply a tourniquet immediately
Apply direct pressure and elevate the limb
Wash the wound with water
Apply ice to the wound
What is the correct way to check for breathing in an unresponsive casualty?
Look, listen, and feel for breaths
Place your hand on their chest
Check their pulse
Shake them gently
How do you treat a burn?
Apply ice directly to the burn
Rinse with cool water for at least 10 minutes
Apply butter or oil to the burn
Cover the burn with a dry cloth
What is the first step in treating a casualty with a suspected broken bone?
Move the limb to check for pain
Immobilise the affected area
Apply a cold compress
Perform CPR
How can you recognise a stroke?
Severe chest pain
Difficulty speaking and one-sided weakness
Severe abdominal pain
Sudden high fever
What should you do if someone has a seizure?
Hold them down to prevent injury
Put something in their mouth to prevent biting
Move objects away and protect the head
Perform CPR
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