Incidents, Accidents and First Aid Flashcards
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You arrive at the scene of a collision. A casualty is unconscious but breathing. What position should you place them in?
Answer: The recovery position
An unconscious but breathing casualty should be placed in the recovery position to keep the airway open and prevent choking.
At a crash scene, a vehicle is on fire with a casualty inside. What should you do first?
Answer: Call the emergency services
You should call the emergency services immediately so trained professionals can deal with both the fire and the casualty safely.
How should you perform CPR chest compressions on an adult casualty?
Answer: 30 compressions then 2 breaths
Current first aid guidelines recommend 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths when performing CPR on an adult.
A casualty is bleeding heavily from an arm wound. What is the most effective immediate action?
Answer: Elevate the arm and apply firm pressure
Elevating the injured limb and applying firm direct pressure is the recommended first aid for controlling severe bleeding.
After a road collision, you suspect a casualty has a neck injury. What should you do?
Answer: Advise them to keep still and avoid moving their head
A suspected spinal or neck injury means the casualty should not be moved unless in immediate danger, as movement can cause further damage.
You witness a motorcyclist involved in a collision. They are unconscious. Should you remove their helmet?
Answer: No, leave it on unless there is a specific breathing problem that cannot otherwise be resolved
A motorcyclist's helmet should only be removed if it is absolutely necessary to maintain their airway, as removal risks aggravating a spinal injury.