CSCS First Aid 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At what rate should chest compressions be delivered during CPR according to Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines?
- 60-80 per minute
- 80-100 per minute
- 100-120 per minute (Correct answer)
- 120-140 per minute
Correct answer: 100-120 per minute
The Resuscitation Council (UK) recommends delivering chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute, with a depth of 5-6 cm for an adult. Compressions should be delivered with minimal interruptions.
Question 2: A worker has been electrocuted on site. What is the FIRST thing you should do?
- Begin CPR immediately
- Pull the worker away from the source
- Ensure the power supply is isolated before approaching (Correct answer)
- Check for burns on the hands
Correct answer: Ensure the power supply is isolated before approaching
The first step is to ensure the electrical supply is isolated or switched off before approaching the casualty. Touching someone who is still in contact with a live electrical source could electrocute the rescuer. This aligns with the 'D for Danger' step in DR ABC.
Question 3: When should a tourniquet be used to control bleeding on a construction site?
- As the first option for any bleeding wound
- For all deep cuts
- Only for catastrophic limb bleeding when direct pressure has failed (Correct answer)
- Whenever a first aid kit is not available
Correct answer: Only for catastrophic limb bleeding when direct pressure has failed
A tourniquet should only be used as a last resort for catastrophic limb bleeding when direct pressure and wound packing have failed to control the haemorrhage. Incorrect tourniquet use can cause tissue damage and limb loss.
Question 4: What information should be recorded in the site accident book (BI 510) after a first aid incident?
- Only the name of the injured person
- Only the treatment given
- Details of the casualty, the incident, the injury, and treatment given (Correct answer)
- Just the date and time of the incident
Correct answer: Details of the casualty, the incident, the injury, and treatment given
The accident book (BI 510) must record the casualty's details, date and time, location, how the accident happened, the nature of the injury, and the treatment given. This is a legal requirement under the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979 and supports RIDDOR reporting.
Question 5: Under RIDDOR 2013, which of the following first aid incidents must be reported to the HSE?
- A minor cut treated with a plaster
- A bruised knee from tripping
- A worker taken to hospital after falling from height (Correct answer)
- A headache caused by noise exposure
Correct answer: A worker taken to hospital after falling from height
Under RIDDOR 2013, injuries that result in a worker being taken directly to hospital for treatment must be reported to the HSE. Falls from height resulting in hospital treatment are reportable as specified injuries or over-7-day incapacitation injuries.
Question 6: What is the correct depth of chest compressions for an adult during CPR?
- 2-3 cm
- 3-4 cm
- 5-6 cm (Correct answer)
- 7-8 cm
Correct answer: 5-6 cm
The Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines state that chest compressions for an adult should be 5-6 cm deep. Compressions that are too shallow are ineffective, while those that are too deep risk causing internal injuries.
CSCS First Aid 3
At what rate should chest compressions be delivered during CPR according to Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines?