First Aid Training Basics
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What is the main goal of first aid?

  • Administering long-term treatment
  • Performing surgery
  • Preserving life (correct)
  • Conducting thorough medical examinations

    • Which position is recommended for victims requiring CPR?

  • High fowler position
  • Recovery position
  • Shock (trendelenburg) position
  • Supine position (correct)

    • What does the 'golden hour' refer to in first aid?

  • The time it takes for emergency services to arrive
  • The duration of basic life support (BLS) training
  • The first 24 hours following any injury or trauma
  • The first 60 minutes following any injury or trauma (correct)

    • What does BLS stand for in the context of first aid?

    <p>Basic Life Support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key quality of a good first aider (saver)?

    <p>Effective Communicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the shock (trendelenburg) position recommended in first aid?

    <p>To increase blood flow to the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the BLS Primary survey?

    <p>To assess and manage a trauma patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym DRsABC stand for in the context of BLS?

    <p>Danger, Response, airway, breathing, Circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the primary survey, what is the first step after assessing for danger?

    <p>Assess the responsiveness of the casualty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you open the airway for a conscious individual suspected of neck injury?

    <p>Jaw thrust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct action if you see a visible object in an unconscious person's mouth during airway assessment?

    <p>Attempt to remove it using your finger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should oropharyngeal airway be contraindicated?

    <p>In conscious patients with an intact gag reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of putting a victim on recovery position?

    <p>To help clear any secretion or fluid if suction device is not available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for an unconscious person with suspected neck injury when you see an object in their mouth?

    <p>Leave it and clear the airway using recovery position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in evaluating infant response during the primary survey?

    <p>Ask loudly if they can hear you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done first when trying to help someone in a dangerous situation according to DRsABC?

    <p>Remain safe and avoid causing injury to yourself or others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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