SIA Guard First Aid Awareness 2

Question 1

What should you do if someone is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe?

Accepted Answer

Give up to 5 back blows between the shoulder blades, then up to 5 abdominal thrusts, and alternate until the obstruction clears or they become unconscious

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Give them water to drink

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Perform CPR immediately

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Put your finger in their throat to remove the obstruction

Question 2

What is an AED and when should it be used?

Accepted Answer

An Automated External Defibrillator — used when a person is in cardiac arrest (unresponsive and not breathing normally)

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An Advanced Emergency Device — used for broken bones

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An Automatic Evacuation Device — used during fire drills

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An Aerial Emergency Drone — used for search and rescue

Question 3

How should you treat a suspected broken bone (fracture)?

Accepted Answer

Immobilise the injury by supporting it in the position found, do not move the casualty unnecessarily, and call for medical help

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Try to straighten the limb immediately

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Apply heat to the area

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Give the casualty alcohol to ease the pain

Question 4

What is a 'primary survey' in first aid?

Accepted Answer

A rapid, systematic assessment of a casualty to identify and treat life-threatening conditions (DR ABC)

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A questionnaire about the casualty's medical history

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A survey of the building's first aid supplies

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A survey completed by the first ambulance crew

Question 5

What should you do if a casualty is having a seizure (fit)?

Accepted Answer

Protect them from injury by clearing the area, cushion their head, do not restrain them, and time the seizure

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Hold them down to stop them shaking

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Put something in their mouth to prevent them biting their tongue

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Pour water on them

Question 6

As a security guard, what is your legal obligation regarding first aid?

Accepted Answer

You have a duty of care to render assistance within your training level and to call emergency services

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You must provide first aid to everyone

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You have no obligation to help

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You must only help if the person is an employee