ADI Accidents, First Aid & Emergency Procedures 3

Question 1

What does 'DR ABC' stand for in the primary survey of a casualty?

Accepted Answer

Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Answer

DR ABC is the standard mnemonic: Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation — used to systematically assess any casualty.

Question 2

What is the FIRST step of the DR ABC primary survey?

Accepted Answer

Look for and remove danger

Answer

Checking for Danger is always the first step — approaching an unsafe scene can turn a rescuer into a casualty.

Question 3

You suspect a casualty has sustained a spinal injury. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Keep them still and support their head and neck in line

Answer

Any unnecessary movement of a casualty with a suspected spinal injury can cause permanent damage; keep them still and support the head and neck in alignment.

Question 4

When should you call 999 at the scene of a road accident?

Accepted Answer

As soon as it is safe to do so

Answer

You should call 999 as soon as it is safe to do so, as the emergency services need maximum time to respond.

Question 5

What information must you give when calling 999 at a road accident?

Accepted Answer

Location, number of casualties, and nature of injuries

Answer

Emergency services need to know where to go, how many are injured, and what resources to bring — location, number of casualties, and nature of injuries are essential.

UK ADI Theory Practice Test

UK ADI Theory Practice Test

ADI Accidents, First Aid & Emergency Procedures 3