Emergency Procedures and First Aid on Buses Flashcards

A passenger has sustained a serious cut and is bleeding heavily. What immediate first aid should be applied?

Answer: Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth or bandage

Firm direct pressure to a bleeding wound is the most effective immediate first aid to control haemorrhage.

What is the correct position in which to place an unconscious, breathing passenger?

Answer: Recovery position (on their side)

An unconscious but breathing passenger should be placed in the recovery position to keep the airway open and prevent choking.

How many chest compressions per minute should be given during CPR on an adult?

Answer: 100–120 per minute

The current Resuscitation Council UK guideline specifies 100–120 chest compressions per minute.

What should a PCV driver do if a passenger complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing?

Answer: Stop safely, call 999, keep the passenger still and comfortable, and loosen tight clothing

Potential cardiac symptoms require the driver to stop, call 999, keep the patient still and comfortable, and loosen clothing.

What procedure applies if a bus is involved in a collision involving injury to another person?

Answer: The driver must exchange details, render assistance, and report to the police within 24 hours if police were not present

Drivers must stop, give their details to anyone with reasonable grounds to require them, render assistance, and report to the police within 24 hours if police did not attend.

What information should a PCV driver provide to emergency services when reporting an incident on the bus?

Answer: Location, nature of the emergency, number and condition of casualties, and vehicle type

Emergency services need the location, type of emergency, vehicle type, and casualty information to dispatch the right resources.