hpe - first aid

when deciding to five first aid, you have committed to what?

a duty of care

before commencing first aid, you must

wash your hands, cover exposed cuts and wear protective equipment.

what does the A stand for in DRSABCD?

airway

What is the second step in the chain of survival?

early CPR

what does AED stand for?

automated external defibrillator

bleeding is most closely related to which body system?

circulatory system

what is another term for an incision wound?

cut

when treating a patient with a nose bleed, which position do you ask the patient to place their head in.

slightly forward

when treating a patient with an embedded object wound, which of the following steps should you NOT perform?

exert pressure over the object

when treating a patient with an external bleed, what is the first step in bleeding management?

follow DRSABCD

what type of sling would you use on a patient with a suspected fracture of the clavicle (collarbone)?

St John

the fracture where the bone is broken into at more then two fragments.

comminuted fracture

which of the following is a step in the management of a dislocated finger?

apply icepacks directly over the fingers

what does RICE stand for?

rest, ice, compression, elevation

when treating a patient with a suspected venomous bite, what is the first step in venomous bite management?

follow DRSABCD

what is the correct management of a blue-ringed octopus bite?

pressure bandage and immobilisation

what is the correct management of a scorpion sting?

cold compress

what is the correct management of an irukandji jellyfish sting?

vinegar

what is the correct management of a stonefish sting?

hot water

swelling of the throat and tongue are signs of what medical emergency?

anaphylaxis

house dust, exercise and allergies can all trigger what type of medical emergency?

asthma

what colour of the EpiPen do you place on the thigh of a patient who you suspect is having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?

orange

when treating a patient who you suspect is suffering from an asthma attack, what should you do after you have waited 4 minutes from the first administering of medication (puffer)?

keeping giving four puffs every 4 minutes and call an ambulance

when treating a patient who you suspect is having a severe allergic reaction, what position should you place the patient?

lay patient flat

what is the first step when managing an unconscious casualty

check for danger

when providing CPR to a patient, to what depth of the patient's chest must you press down when performing compressions?

1/3

what rate must your perform compressions, when providing CPR to a patient?

100 per minute

when giving breaths to an infant (under 1 year), in what position must you place the infant's head?

neutral

what does DRSABCD stand for?

Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation

If a patient starts breathing, but is unconscious, what must you do?

turn patient onto their side into the recovery position

what does DRSABCD stand for?

Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, and Defibrillation

what does COWS stand for?

Can you hear me, Open your eyes, What's your name, and Squeeze my hands

what is in the chain of survival?

early access, early CPR, early defibrillation and early advanced care