UK PCV Theory Test Emergency and First Aid 1

Question 1

A passenger on your bus shows sudden facial drooping on one side, weakness in one arm, and slurred speech. What condition do you suspect and what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Suspect a stroke; call 999 immediately and do not give them anything to eat or drink

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Suspect a diabetic emergency; offer them a sugary drink immediately

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Suspect a panic attack; reassure them and ask them to breathe slowly

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Suspect a seizure; clear space around them and wait for it to pass

Question 2

A passenger is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe. What is the correct first-aid sequence to follow?

Accepted Answer

Give up to 5 back blows between the shoulder blades, then up to 5 abdominal thrusts, and repeat the cycle

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Lay them flat on the floor and perform chest compressions immediately

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Ask them to lean forward and drink a glass of water slowly

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Perform 2 rescue breaths and then 30 chest compressions

Question 3

A passenger collapses and you suspect anaphylaxis after they mention a severe nut allergy. Which sign would MOST strongly confirm anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing, and a rapid weak pulse

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A mild rash on the forearm only

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Slow, deep breathing with a flushed face

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Complaints of feeling cold with excessive shivering

Question 4

A passenger with diabetes becomes confused, sweaty, and shaky during your journey. They are still conscious. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Give them a sugary drink or glucose tablets if they can swallow safely, and call 999 if they do not improve

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Ask other passengers to leave them alone as they need rest

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Lay them in the recovery position and wait for them to recover naturally

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Offer them a large meal from your cab to stabilise their blood sugar

Question 5

A passenger has an epileptic seizure on your bus. What should you do during the seizure?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area around them of hard objects and time the seizure duration

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Restrain their limbs to prevent injury

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Place something firm between their teeth to protect their tongue

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Give them water to drink to help them recover quickly

Question 6

A passenger is bleeding heavily from a wound on their arm. You have a first-aid kit available. What is the most effective immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound with a clean pad and maintain it

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Apply a tourniquet above the wound as the first response

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Elevate the arm above the heart and wait for bleeding to stop on its own

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Rinse the wound thoroughly with water before applying any dressing