2.9 Responding to injury and signs of illness

Question 1

What are a fitness professional’s 2 duties for first aid?

Answer 1

1. Know how to contact the qualified first aider on site
2. Receive training on what to do in case of an emergency

Question 2

If there is a casualty, what must you NOT do?

Answer 2

Try to immediately get them on their feet

Question 3

What 3 things must you do if there is a casualty?

Answer 3

1. Stay calm and assess the situation
2. Get medical help (999 and/or the on site first aider)
3. Keep them warm, comfortable and lying down until help arrives

Question 4

What are the 4 steps of first aid?

Answer 4

1. Talk to them to check they are conscious
2. Check their airway is clear
3. Apply chest compressions if they are not breathing
4. Control any bleeding

Question 5

What are 4 things you should find out if a client becomes ill?

Answer 5

1. What the symptoms are
2. What they think is wrong
3. Whether medical assistance is needed
4. Whether specific medication is needed and if so, how to obtain it

Question 6

What are 3 main symptoms of COVID-19?

Answer 6

1. High temperature
2. New continuous cough
3. Loss of or change in smell or taste

Question 7

What should you do if you notice signs of COVID-19 in a member?

Answer 7

Inform a senior member of staff

Question 8

What should you do if an injury occurs?

Answer 8

Use the PRICE technique

Question 9

What is the PRICE technique?

Answer 9

Protection - protect the affected area from further injury, e.g., by using a support

Rest - rest, steady and support the injured limb

Ice - apply an ice pack/cold compress to the affected area for at least 20 minutes

Comfortable support - make sure they are in a comfortable position

Elevation - elevate and support the limb

Question 10

What should you do if an injury is serious?

Answer 10

Call in ambulance