First Aid Quiz.pdf

1. What is the main aim of first aid? 2. What should you do if someone is unconscious? 3. What causes shock? 4. What is the first step in the DANGER acronym for first aid? a) Check the victim's pulse b) Assess the danger to self and others c) Begin CPR d) Reassure the victim 5...

1. What is the main aim of first aid? 2. What should you do if someone is unconscious? 3. What causes shock? 4. What is the first step in the DANGER acronym for first aid? a) Check the victim's pulse b) Assess the danger to self and others c) Begin CPR d) Reassure the victim 5. Which of the following are symptoms of shock? a) High fever and sweating b) Cold, clammy skin and rapid, shallow breathing c) Dizziness and strong pulse d) Coughing and chest pain 6. How should you treat a nosebleed? a) Tilt the head back and apply pressure to the forehead b) Tilt the head forward and apply pressure to the nostrils c) Lay the person flat and elevate their legs d) Have the person blow their nose to clear the blood 7. When treating a wound, which material should never be applied directly to the wound? a) Sterile gauze b) Cotton wool c) Non-stick dressing d) Antiseptic solution 8. What is the recommended position for an unconscious person? a) Sitting upright b) Lying flat on their back c) Recovery (coma) position d) Elevating their head higher than their body