First Aid skills. ( FINISHED )

[memory man]

1. The mnemonic “DRABC (Doctor ABC)” is used to conduct a primary survey of an accident: D is for Danger, R is for Response, but what is A for?

2. In CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation), how many chest compressions should be given before giving two rescue breaths and then repeating the cycle?

3. If a casualty is in shock, in which position should you place them?

4. If an adult is choking at the dinner table, what should you do?

5. The mnemonic SEEP can help you to remember the steps to take in the treatment of bleeding: S is for Sit or lay, E is for Examine, but what is the next E for?

6. If a foreign body (not a small splinter) is embedded in a wound, what must you NOT do?

7. What should you do first in the treatment of a burn?

8. If you suspect someone is having a heart attack, in which position is it best to place them?

9. Someone suffering a persistent nosebleed for more than ______ minutes should be taken to hospital.

10. If an accident has resulted in an amputated finger, which of the following will best preserve the amputated finger?

11. Community AEDs are becoming increasingly available in public places around the UK, but in which emergency might you use one?

12. If a casualty suffers a seizure, what should you do?

* AED = automated external defibrillator

[jagwheels]

4 - If its someone you dislike let em choke otherwise a hard slap to the back
7 - cool as quickly as possible

[memory man]

Answers so far......

biggleswheels
4 - Sort of correct..Bend forwards and bang the back about 5 times.
7 - cool the burn with running water.

The Aquila
1. Airway
8. Should be.....sitting position, knees bent & supported.
12. Move dangerous objects away and protect the head.

[Cactuslil]

3: Flat on back with legs raised
4: Hiemlick ( not sure of spelling ) manoevre
8: Sitting with knees up against a wall or similar.
10: Bag of ice,peas etc

[jagwheels]

5. Elevate the person

[PhotoLady]

6. Mustn't remove it

[Maggie B]

2. Approximately 120.

[memory man]

ANSWERS



1. Airway
2. 30
3. Lying with feet elevated
4. Bend them forwards and then give a firm back blow up to five times or the Heimlich manoeuvre
5. Elevate
6. Remove the object by pulling it out
7. Cool it under running cold water
8. Sitting with knees bent up and supported
9. 30
10. Placing it in a plastic bag and putting it on top of a bag of ice
11. Cardiac arrest
12. Move dangerous objects away from the casualty and protect the head if possible

[Maggie B]

Oh heck yes, it's one every 2 seconds NOT 2 every one second!!!

MB