Copy of Assessment 1

Name the body responsible for the recognition of CPR and first aid training in Australia. (Select the correct answer)

According to the ARC, the first aider should continue CPR until:(Select all that apply)

What is the purpose of the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC)? (Select the correct answer)

What are the possible potential hazards when performing first aid? (Select all that apply)

Standard precautions mean considering all blood and body substances potentially infectious, regardless of the person’s perceived risk or infectious status.

Hazard and risk management strategies may include which of the following (Select the correct answer)

What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to minimise the spread of infection? (Select the correct answer)

WorkSafe Australia and the Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that First Aid training be refreshed every:

WorkSafe Australia and the Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that CPR refresher training is completed every:

As a first aider, you have a duty of care to render first aid within the scope of your training.

The skills and limitations that need to be considered when providing first aid include the scope of your training, your level of confidence, your company’s policies and procedures, and having a good understanding of the law.

Expressed consent means a person understands your questions and gives you permission to give care. Which of the following is expressed content? (Select the correct answer)

Implied consent allows first aid in emergencies when the injured person cannot communicate. It assumes they would agree to receive help. Most commonly, this is because (Select all that apply)

The workplace Code of Practice for first aid requires that all workers have access to: (Select all that apply)

Workplace first aid kits must not include any medications that are classified as prescription medication,
pharmacy-only medication, or controlled medication.

Any of these phone numbers can be used for first aid assistance in Australia: 000, 112, 106.

What are some of the symptoms that can lead to significant stress for first responders when providing medical care in high-pressure emergencies, especially to children? (Select the correct answer)

What strategies can help a first aider to manage stress? (Select all that apply)

Which support services are available to assist first aiders to deal with stress? (Select the correct answer)

What is the correct DRSABCD Plan to help in evaluating if a casualty has life-threatening conditions and requires immediate first aid?

What information should be handed over to the Paramedics regarding the casualty?

To avoid the casualty sustaining asphyxiation or positional asphyxia the first aider needs to ensure that the airway remains clear and open.

CPR starts when the casualty is:

If a first aider gets tired when performing CPR, they can ask a bystander to take over from them.

Once commenced, CPR must be continued unless: (Select all that apply)

If a casualty regurgitates or vomits while a first aider is performing CPR the first aider should:

The automated external defibrillator (AED) is a computerised medical device which is used on a casualty who is unconscious and not breathing its function is to:

According to ARC guidelines a first aider may need to remove moisture or excessive chest hair prior to the application of defibrillator pads.

If infant or pediatric pads are not available, a first aider can use the adult pads for a child less than 8 years, but they need to apply them differently, applying one on the front of the chest, the other on the back, so they do not touch.

ARC guidelines state that the defibrillator pads can be placed directly over the top of an implantable device e.g. a pacemaker.

In the workplace, all staff should all be well-informed about where the AED is stored and there should be highly visible signage around this location.

The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: (Select the correct answer)

The signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include which of the following (Select the correct answer)

First aid management of anaphylaxis includes which of the following? (Select all that apply)

Asthma causes a casualty’s airway to narrow, making it hard for them to breathe. Factors that cause this narrowing include what of the following (Select the correct answer)

In the event of an acute asthma attack, if no asthma plan is in place what is the correct management?

First aid management for asthma is as follows to place the casualty into the recovery position, prompt the casualty to take their reliever medication, give four puffs in total, followed by four breaths between each puff then wait four minutes, give oxygen if available and call for medical assistance if not relieved.

Drowning occurs when someone becomes submerged in a liquid, usually water, and causes near death.

After the casualty is retrieved from the water/liquid immediately place them onto their back and check the airway.

Regarding drowning, potential spinal cord injury always takes priority over airway.

The management for chest pain is as follows – Obtain a history, give five back blows, if casualty has medication for chest pain assist them to take it, offer the casualty 300mg of aspirin and monitor and reassure the casualty.

When rendering assistance to an unconscious (breathing) casualty who has a suspected spinal injury, the first aider should:

If the suspected head/spinal injury is sustained because of a motorbike accident the casualty’s helmet must be removed immediately.

Shock is a condition where there is inadequate blood circulating around a casualty’s body. It is a life-threatening medical emergency.

The signs of a casualty suffering from shock are: (Select the correct answer)

First aid management for a casualty showing signs of shock are:(Select the correct answer)

First aid management of a casualty who is showing signs and symptoms of having a stroke include:

If the casualty is having a seizure, thrashes around, you must restrain them in order to prevent them from harming themselves.

What symptoms would a seizure is caused when activity of the brain becomes irregular? (Select the correct answer)

The peak body for information on first aid management of seizures in Australia is Epilepsy Australia.

The most common diabetes condition requiring first aid is hypoglycemia, this is when the casualty experience which blood glucose levels?

The signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include sudden change in behaviour, sudden weight gain, sudden change in appearance, complaints about headache or weakness and change in conscious level.

The first aider may rub gums with glucose oral gel if a diabetic casualty is unconscious.

The peak body about providing information about management of first aid diabetic emergencies is Diabetes Australia.

Bleeding may originate from arteries, veins, and capillaries. If the blood was squirting, pulsatile and bright red in colour, which would it be?

If it is steady, slow flow, dark red colour, which would it be?

A slow, ooze, red colour, which would it be?

All external bleeding is managed using three key techniques, which allow the body’s natural repair process to start, these are:

The management for internal bleeding is follow DRSABCD, rest and reassure, lay flat and raise legs, keep warm, give oxygen if available, give the casualty a snack and drink, save any evidence and seek urgent medical aid.

Minor wound care (simple cuts and grazes) involves cleaning and covering the wound while seeking medical care for a cut that continues to bleed.

Symptoms of a strain or sprain include:

When managing a sprain or strain, a first aider applies the ‘RICE’ principles. What is the ratio for application of an ice/cold pack?

What are some of the signs and symptoms of a fracture a casualty might experience? (Select all that apply)

The first aid principles involved in managing a fracture is:(Select the correct answer)

Some of the signs and symptoms related to dislocations of a joint injuries that force the ends of the bones out of position are:(Select the correct answer)

The correct management of a casualty who is showing signs and symptoms of a dislocated wrist would include: (Select the correct answer)

Burns are classified as first-, second-, third-degree, or fourth degree depending on how deeply and severely they penetrate the skin’s surface. What would a burn site that is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters be?

Burns are classified as first-, second-, third-degree, or fourth degree depending on how deeply and severely they penetrate the skin’s surface. What would a burn site that is white or blackened and charred be?

Heatstroke is the most serious form of heat injury; it can occur if a casualty’s temperature rises to 40C or higher. Warning signs that a casualty might be suffering from heatstroke are extremely high body temperature, confusion, skin is hot and clammy, sweating, rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting, headaches, seizures, and muscle spasms.

First aid management for a casualty who is suffering from heatstroke is call 000, move casualty to a cooler environment, remove all clothing, cover the casualty with a warm blanket, apply icepacks to the groin and armpits, sponge or cover with wet sheet and use fans or air conditioners to circulate cool air.

Hypothermia occurs when the body’s temperature falls below 35C. Symptoms may include shivering, feeling cold, slurred speech, apathy, cool skin, shivering and may be unresponsive.

First aid management for a casualty who is showing signs and symptoms of hypothermia should include DRSABCD, slowly warm the casualty, massage affected areas to warm them up, shelter the casualty from the cold, remove wet clothing, and dry the casualty off, wrap the casualty in blanket, cover the head to maintain body heat, and provide warmth to the casualty.

Most eye injuries that happen regularly are minor in nature. Signs and symptoms of a casualty who may have sustained an eye injury can include redness, watery eye(s), swelling, sensitivity to light, pain, visible debris and blinking repetitively.

First aid management for a casualty who has had a chemical splashed into their eye would include: (Select the correct answer)

The signs and symptoms of poisoning depend on the nature of the substance and, in some cases, how it entered the body. Depending on what the casualty has met, some of the signs and symptoms of poisoning might be abdominal pain, drowsiness, nausea, difficulty breathing, odour on breath, injection marks and blueness around lips.

The first aid management for child who has taken some of their grandmother’s heart medication would be to ring 000, induce vomiting, give the child milk to drink, identify the medication, monitor closely until paramedics arrive.

Regarding sharps injuries, the only sign that you can see is a puncture wound.