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

Answer

For a choking adult: give up to 5 sharp back blows between the shoulder blades. If unsuccessful, give up to 5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich manoeuvre). Alternate between sets of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts. Call 999 if the obstruction does not clear.

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)

Answer

An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) delivers an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest. It should be used as soon as possible when a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

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

Answer

Support the injured area in the position found, immobilise it (using padding, slings, or bandages), do not try to straighten or realign the bone, and call for medical help. Apply cold packs wrapped in cloth to reduce swelling.

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)

Answer

The primary survey (DR ABC) is a rapid, systematic assessment: Danger (check safety), Response (check consciousness), Airway (open/clear), Breathing (check for normal breathing), Circulation (check for severe bleeding). It identifies and addresses life-threatening issues first.

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

Answer

Clear the area of hazards, cushion their head, do not restrain them or put anything in their mouth, time the seizure, and stay with them. Call 999 if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, it is their first seizure, or they are injured.

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SIA Guard First Aid Awareness 2