DVSA Incidents, Accidents and First Aid

Question 1

You arrive at the scene of a collision. A casualty is unconscious but breathing. What position should you place them in?

Accepted Answer

The recovery position

Answer

An unconscious but breathing casualty should be placed in the recovery position to keep the airway open and prevent choking.

Question 2

At a crash scene, a vehicle is on fire with a casualty inside. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Call the emergency services

Answer

You should call the emergency services immediately so trained professionals can deal with both the fire and the casualty safely.

Question 3

How should you perform CPR chest compressions on an adult casualty?

Accepted Answer

30 compressions then 2 breaths

Answer

Current first aid guidelines recommend 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths when performing CPR on an adult.

Question 4

A casualty is bleeding heavily from an arm wound. What is the most effective immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Elevate the arm and apply firm pressure

Answer

Elevating the injured limb and applying firm direct pressure is the recommended first aid for controlling severe bleeding.

Question 5

After a road collision, you suspect a casualty has a neck injury. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Advise them to keep still and avoid moving their head

Answer

A suspected spinal or neck injury means the casualty should not be moved unless in immediate danger, as movement can cause further damage.

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