PCV Emergency and First Aid 2

Question 1

A passenger has collapsed and is not breathing. What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths

Answer

15 compressions to 1 breath

Answer

10 compressions to 3 breaths

Answer

Continuous compressions only, no breaths

Question 2

A passenger on your coach is having a severe asthma attack. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Sit them upright, help them use their inhaler if they have one, and call 999 if the attack does not improve quickly

Answer

Lay them flat and elevate their legs

Answer

Give them water and tell them to breathe slowly

Answer

Open windows to let in fresh air and continue driving

Question 3

What should you do if a passenger sustains a severe burn from a spilled hot drink on your bus?

Accepted Answer

Cool the burn with cool running water for at least 20 minutes, then cover loosely with cling film

Answer

Apply butter or cream to the burn

Answer

Apply ice directly to the burn

Answer

Pop any blisters and apply a plaster

Question 4

A passenger has fainted on your bus. After checking they are breathing, what position should you place them in?

Accepted Answer

Lying down with legs raised above the level of their heart

Answer

Seated upright

Answer

On their side in the recovery position

Answer

Standing up with support

Question 5

You find an AED available nearby after a passenger collapses in cardiac arrest. Should you use it?

Accepted Answer

Yes - modern AEDs are designed for use by anyone and give voice instructions

Answer

No - only paramedics can use AEDs

Answer

Only if you have specific training

Answer

No - it might make things worse

Question 6

A passenger is choking and cannot speak, cough, or breathe. What is the correct sequence of actions?

Accepted Answer

Give up to 5 back blows, then up to 5 abdominal thrusts, alternating until the blockage clears

Answer

Give them water to drink

Answer

Perform the Heimlich manoeuvre only

Answer

Wait for them to cough it up naturally