Senior First Aid Assessment

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Here is the assessment from yesterday have another go and then check your answers.
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1 . A casualty can be treated without consent if:

a) ordered by the work manager
b) the ambulance will be delayed
c) religious beliefs prevent treatment
d) the casualty is unconscious

2. Under NSW Legislation it is compulsory to keep which of the following records in
the work place:

a) an incident report form
b) a register of injuries
c) a medical history of employees
d) injury statistics for each month

3. A teenager is bleeding from a large cut on the hand. Your first action would be to:

a) cover the cut with your hand and press down
b) put on a pair of gloves, from your first aid kit
c) leave it alone until the ambulance arrives
d) ring the parents to come and collect the teenager

4. You are alone and discover an unconscious casualty. Before checking for breathing you should:
a) roll them on their side and check their mouth for visible obstructions
b) leave them on their back and check their mouth for visible obstructions
c) tilt their head back and give them two rescue breaths
d) leave the casualty where they are and call an ambulance

5. The purpose of the head to toe assessment is to:

a) identify immediate life threatening conditions
b) ensure that your casualty is comfortable
c) provide reassurance to yourself and the casualty
d) identify the casualty's less obvious injuries
6. A friend has burnt their arm while lighting the barbeque. their shirt has stuck to
their skin. You would:

a) cool the burnt area with cool running water
b) peel off the stuck fabric before cooling the burn
c) immediately apply gauze to the affected area
d) immediately apply a burn cream to the affected area

7. A conscious person known to have a heart condition is complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. You would ask the casualty to:

a) sit down and take deep breaths
b) sit down and take their heart medication
c) sit down and take two Panadol tablets
d) sit down and have a brandy

8. Your friend's teenage son is suffering a severe asthma attack. You would:

a) assist him take four puffs of his reliever inhaler
b) lie him down and wait for an ambulance to arrive
c) encourage him to take three or four big breaths
d) assist him take one puff of his reliever inhaler

9. To manage a suspected fracture of the leg you should:

a) give the casualty two paracetamol for the pain
b) apply an ice pack to the affected area
c) pack and support the leg in the position found
d) splint the leg and drive the casualty to hospital

10. The management of a sprain or strain in the first 24 hours after an incident
should always include the application of:
a) a heat pack for 15 minutes every two hours
b) an ice pack for 15 minutes every two hours
c) an ice pack for 15 minutes every four hours
d) a heat pack for 15 minutes every four hours
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11.An unconscious person has a head injury with blood leaking from the left ear.
You would position the casualty on the:

a) back with both legs elevated
b) right side with bleeding ear up
c) left side with bleeding ear down
d) semi sitting with a pad over the ear

12. The correct management for a penetrating chest wound is to place:

a) plastic wrap or aluminium foil over the wound and tape three sides
b) plastic wrap or aluminium foil over the wound and bandage in place
c) a gauze pad over the wound and tape three sides
d) plastic wrap or aluminium foil over the wound and tape four sides

13. A worker has suffered a severe injury to his abdomen and you can see a piece of
intestine sticking out. You would:

a) place a ring pad over the intestine and bandage
b) leave the intestine uncovered to dry out
c) cover the intestine with aluminium foil or plastic wrap
d) wash with antiseptic to prevent infection

14. The management of a serious eye injury includes:

a) sitting the casualty up and covering both eyes
b) sitting the casualty up and covering the injured eye
c) laying the casualty down and covering both eyes
d) laying the casualty down and covering the injured eye

15. A person is suffering from heat stroke. You should move them to a cool place,
remove their excess clothing, and place cold packs to their:

a) forehead and shoulders
b) ankles, wrists and neck
c) lower back and groin
d) neck, groin and armpits


16. A gardener is wet, shivering and appears tired and confused. He complains of
blurred vision and has slurred speech. To manage this casualty you should:

a) move him to a warm place and slowly warm him up
b) remove any wet clothing and rub the casualty's arms
c) give him some whisky or other spirit to drink and reassure
d) encourage him to run around then give him a warm drink

17. A man attempting to suck petrol out of his truck accidentally swallows some. He
looks pale and feels ill. You would:

a) give him a glass of milk to drink
b) give him salty water to drink
c) immediately contact the Poisons Information Centre
d) make him vomit by putting fingers in his mouth

18. The immediate management of a conscious casualty with diabetes with low blood sugar is to give them:
a) a drink high in sugar
b) an insulin injection
c) a drink of water .
d) nil by mouth

19. An individual known to suffer epilepsy is having a fit.
Your immediate management would be:

a) have people restrain the casualty's arms and legs
b) protect them from injury until the fit stops
c) put something in their mouth to protect their tongue
d) observe them carefully and call an ambulance

20. An elderly man has fallen to the ground and cannot get up. He cannot speak
properly and his left arm appears paralysed. You would:

a) help him to the nearest chair to sit down
b) ask him if you can call his relatives
c) call an ambulance giving them the exact location
d) ask him if he would like a drink of water