Quiz 3
1 The PRIMARY aim of First Aid is to:
a) Treat injuries
b) Count the number of casualties
c) Preserve life
d) Promote the recovery
2 When approaching an accident what is the first thing a first aider should consider:
a) Seeing if the casualty is breathing
b) Obtaining help
c) Checking for bleeding
d) Ensuring there is no danger
3 To prevent cross-infection, you should:
a) Not let anyone touch the casualty
b) Wear protective gloves
c) Always wear full protective clothing before approaching
d) Use disinfectant when cleaning wounds
4 An open airway must be provided to:
a) Prevent further injury
b) Enable the casualty to regain consciousness
c) Stop the casualty vomiting
d) Enable air to reach the lungs
5 An unconscious casualty should be placed in the recovery position to:
a) Stop them vomiting
b) Protect the airway
c) Keep them comfortable
d) Prevent shock
6 The average pulse rate of an adult is:
a) 55 – 66
b) 50 – 60
c) 60 – 80
d) 80 – 100
7 When performing resuscitation on an adult, the rate of chest compressions to inflations is:
a) 15 : 2
b) 7 : 1
c) 30 : 2
d) 5 : 1
8 You are on your own; your casualty is injured, they are not conscious.
When should you go and get help?
a) After checking the circulation
b) After 1 minute of rescue breathing
c) After checking the breathing
d) You don’t leave the casualty
9 When would you perform a top-to-toe survey?
a) Only on a conscious casualty
b) Only on an unconscious casualty
c) On all casualties
d) Only when you suspect injury
10 What is the first thing you try and do when a conscious casualty starts to choke?
a) Slap them on the back
b) Give them a drink of water
c) Call an ambulance
e) Encourage them to cough