CPC First Aid

Question 1

If you arrive at the scene of a road traffic collision, what should your first priority be?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the scene is safe for yourself and others before approaching

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Move the injured people immediately

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Take photographs for insurance

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Direct traffic around the scene

Question 2

What does DR ABC stand for in first aid?

Accepted Answer

Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation

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Drive, Reverse, Accelerate, Brake, Clutch

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Dial, Report, Assess, Bandage, Cover

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Directions, Route, Arrive, Begin, Complete

Question 3

How should you treat a casualty who is unconscious but breathing normally?

Accepted Answer

Place them in the recovery position and monitor their breathing

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Leave them on their back and wait for help

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Sit them upright against a wall

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Give them water to drink

Question 4

When calling 999 at a road traffic collision, what information should you provide?

Accepted Answer

Your location, number of vehicles and casualties, types of injuries, and any hazards such as fuel spills

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Only your name

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Just say 'there has been an accident'

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The registration numbers of all vehicles

Question 5

How should you control severe bleeding from a wound?

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean dressing and elevate the injured part if possible

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Apply a tourniquet as the first response

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Wash the wound with cold water

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Remove any objects embedded in the wound

Question 6

What should you NOT do if a casualty in a vehicle collision has a suspected spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Move them unless there is immediate danger to life such as fire

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Call for emergency help

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Keep them still and support their head

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Talk to them reassuringly