UK PCV Theory Emergency and First Aid Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are the first to arrive at the scene of a road traffic collision.
A passenger is unconscious but appears to be breathing normally.
What is the first step you should take according to the DR ABC first aid procedure?

Accepted Answer

Check for any dangers to yourself, the casualty, and others.

Answer

Open the casualty's airway by tilting their head back.

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Attempt to get a response by shaking their shoulders.

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Check for circulation and begin chest compressions.

Question 2

A passenger on your bus has a severe bleeding wound on their arm. There is an object embedded in the wound. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure to the wound, but away from the embedded object.

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Carefully remove the object before applying pressure.

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Leave the object in place and apply firm pressure directly on top of it.

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Elevate the arm but do not apply any pressure to the wound itself.

Question 3

You have been involved in a minor collision in your bus. No one is injured, but the other driver's car has sustained damage. You have exchanged details with the other driver. By law, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Inform your insurance company as soon as is reasonably practical.

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Report the incident to the police within 48 hours.

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Report the incident to the DVSA within 24 hours.

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Only report the incident if the other driver decides to make a claim.

Question 4

While assessing an unresponsive casualty at an incident, you find they are not breathing normally. After calling 999, what is the next immediate action you should take?

Accepted Answer

Commence cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Answer

Place them in the recovery position.

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Check for a pulse in their neck.

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Look for identification to find out their medical history.

Question 5

A passenger appears pale, feels cold and clammy, and is breathing rapidly after a fall on your bus. Which condition are they most likely suffering from?

Accepted Answer

Shock

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Anaphylaxis

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Hypothermia

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A diabetic emergency

Question 6

Which of the following is the most appropriate type of fire extinguisher to be carried on a PCV for general risks, according to UK standards?

Accepted Answer

AFFF Foam (Cream label)

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Water (Red label)

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Dry Powder (Blue label)

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Carbon Dioxide (Black label)

You are the first to arrive at the scene of a road traffic collision.A passenger is unconscious but appears to be breathing normally.What is the first step you should take according to the DR ABC first aid procedure?

You are the first to arrive at the scene of a road traffic collision.
A passenger is unconscious but appears to be breathing normally.
What is the first step you should take according to the DR ABC first aid procedure?