Dallah Test First Aid and Emergencies 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is heat exhaustion and how should you help a driver suffering from it?
- It is not a real condition
- A heat-related illness causing heavy sweating, weakness, and nausea — move to shade/AC, give water, cool the skin (Correct answer)
- The same as a broken bone
- Only occurs in winter
Correct answer: A heat-related illness causing heavy sweating, weakness, and nausea — move to shade/AC, give water, cool the skin
Heat exhaustion is common in Saudi summers. Symptoms include heavy sweating, pale skin, weakness, nausea, and dizziness. Move the person to shade or air conditioning, give cool water to drink, apply cool cloths, and seek medical help if symptoms worsen.
Question 2: If you witness a road accident, what information should you provide to emergency services?
- Only the location
- Location, number of vehicles involved, approximate number of casualties, nature of injuries, and any hazards present (Correct answer)
- Only your name and phone number
- Nothing — emergency services will figure it out
Correct answer: Location, number of vehicles involved, approximate number of casualties, nature of injuries, and any hazards present
When calling emergency services, provide: exact location (highway name, kilometer marker, or landmarks), number of vehicles and casualties, severity of injuries observed, any hazards (fire, fuel leak, trapped persons), and your contact number.
Question 3: What is the correct way to use a fire extinguisher on a small vehicle fire?
- Spray from as far away as possible in any direction
- Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side (PASS technique) (Correct answer)
- Throw the extinguisher at the fire
- Spray at the top of the flames
Correct answer: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side (PASS technique)
Use the PASS technique: Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the BASE of the fire (not the flames), Squeeze the handle to release the agent, and Sweep side to side. Stand upwind and maintain a safe distance. Only attempt if the fire is small.
Question 4: What should you NOT do when helping an accident victim with a suspected spinal injury?
- Call for medical help
- Move or twist the victim's head, neck, or body (Correct answer)
- Keep the victim still and calm
- Monitor their breathing
Correct answer: Move or twist the victim's head, neck, or body
Never move, twist, or reposition a person with a suspected spinal injury, as movement can cause permanent paralysis. Keep them still, support the head and neck in the position found, and wait for trained emergency medical personnel.
Question 5: What is the 'Golden Hour' in emergency medical care?
- The best time to drive is sunrise
- The critical first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury when medical treatment is most likely to save lives (Correct answer)
- The hour between 12 PM and 1 PM
- The time it takes for an ambulance to arrive
Correct answer: The critical first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury when medical treatment is most likely to save lives
The Golden Hour refers to the first 60 minutes following traumatic injury, during which prompt medical treatment dramatically improves survival chances. This is why calling emergency services immediately and providing basic first aid is critical.
Question 6: What documents should you exchange with other parties at the scene of a non-injury accident in Saudi Arabia?
- No documents needed — just drive away
- Driver's license details, Istimara (registration), insurance information, and contact details for all parties (Correct answer)
- Only phone numbers
- Only take photographs of the damage
Correct answer: Driver's license details, Istimara (registration), insurance information, and contact details for all parties
At a non-injury accident, exchange: driver's license details, Istimara (vehicle registration) information, insurance company and policy numbers, and contact information. Also photograph the damage and scene. Report via the Najm or Moroor accident reporting system.
Dallah Test First Aid and Emergencies 2
What is heat exhaustion and how should you help a driver suffering from it?