NPLQ First Aid and Casualty Care 2

Question 1

What is the primary goal of the 'primary survey' in first aid assessment?

Accepted Answer

To identify and treat immediately life-threatening conditions in a structured sequence

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To diagnose the underlying medical condition

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To document all injuries for an incident report

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To assess the pool environment for hazards

Question 2

A bather is found unconscious at the poolside with a suspected head injury. How should the airway be opened?

Accepted Answer

Jaw thrust only, avoiding neck extension

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Head-tilt chin-lift with full neck extension

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No airway opening — wait for paramedics

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Log roll the casualty prone before airway assessment

Question 3

What is the correct management for a conscious adult bather with severe external bleeding from a limb?

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth and maintain it

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Apply a tourniquet immediately above the wound

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Elevate the limb and leave unattended while calling EMS

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Irrigate the wound with pool water

Question 4

Which of the following is a sign of shock in a pool casualty?

Accepted Answer

Pale, cold, clammy skin with a rapid weak pulse

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Flushed warm skin with a strong bounding pulse

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Fully alert and oriented with normal blood pressure

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Slow deep breathing with normal skin colour

Question 5

What is the recovery position and why is it used?

Accepted Answer

On the side with the airway angled down, to maintain airway patency and allow fluid drainage

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Lying flat on the back to facilitate CPR if needed

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Sitting upright to assist breathing

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Face down to reduce aspiration risk

Question 6

A child is rescued from the pool and shows signs of near-drowning. They are conscious and coughing. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Give oxygen if available, keep warm, and call for EMS due to secondary drowning risk

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Reassure them and let them rest in the changing room

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Return them to the water for gradual acclimatisation

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Give them a warm drink immediately to help recovery