SIA Guard First Aid Awareness

Question 1

What is the first thing you should do before providing first aid to a casualty?

Accepted Answer

Check that the scene is safe for you and the casualty

Answer

Before approaching a casualty, always check the scene is safe. If the area is dangerous (e.g., traffic, electrical hazard, chemical spill), you could become a casualty yourself, making the situation worse.

Question 2

What should you do if you find a person who is unresponsive and not breathing normally?

Accepted Answer

Call 999 and begin CPR immediately

Answer

If a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally, call 999 immediately (or ask someone else to) and begin CPR: 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths. Continue until help arrives or the person starts breathing.

Question 3

What is the recovery position used for?

Accepted Answer

To maintain an open airway in an unconscious casualty who is breathing normally

Answer

The recovery position (lying on the side with the top leg bent for stability) keeps the airway open and allows any fluid (such as vomit) to drain from the mouth, preventing choking in an unconscious but breathing casualty.

Question 4

How should you treat a suspected heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Call 999, help them into a comfortable position (usually sitting), give aspirin (300mg) if available and not allergic, and monitor

Answer

Call 999, help the person sit in a comfortable position (often sitting up with knees bent), give a 300mg aspirin to chew slowly if they are not allergic, keep them calm, and monitor their condition. Be prepared to perform CPR if they become unresponsive.

Question 5

What are the signs and symptoms of shock?

Accepted Answer

Pale, cold, and clammy skin, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, dizziness, and nausea

Answer

Shock occurs when the circulatory system fails to deliver enough oxygenated blood. Signs include: pale, cold, clammy skin, rapid weak pulse, rapid shallow breathing, dizziness, nausea, thirst, and confusion.

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SIA Guard First Aid Awareness