SIA CP Emergency First Aid 2

Question 1

What is a catastrophic haemorrhage and how should it be treated?

Accepted Answer

Life-threatening bleeding that requires immediate intervention such as a tourniquet or haemostatic dressing

Answer

A minor cut — apply a plaster

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A nosebleed — tilt the head back

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Internal bleeding — there is no treatment available

Question 2

When using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), what should you do if the machine advises 'no shock advised'?

Accepted Answer

Immediately resume CPR for 2 minutes, then allow the AED to re-analyse

Answer

Switch the AED off

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Remove the pads and start rescue breaths only

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Assume the casualty has recovered

Question 3

What are the signs of a stroke? Which acronym helps you remember them?

Accepted Answer

FAST — Face, Arms, Speech, Time

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ABCDE — Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

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RICE — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

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SAMPLE — Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past, Last, Events

Question 4

How should a suspected spinal injury casualty be managed?

Accepted Answer

Keep them still, support the head and neck in a neutral position, and call emergency services

Answer

Move them to a comfortable position immediately

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Roll them onto their side regardless

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Ask them to stand up and walk

Question 5

What is the correct first aid treatment for a burn?

Accepted Answer

Cool the burn with running cool water for at least 20 minutes, cover with cling film, and seek medical help

Answer

Apply butter or cream to the burn

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Apply ice directly to the burn

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Pop any blisters that form

Question 6

In close protection, why is first aid training particularly important for the team?

Accepted Answer

Because the team may be the first to respond to a medical emergency involving the principal, before ambulance services arrive

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To replace paramedics entirely

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To diagnose medical conditions

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To prescribe medication