Basic Life Support

Question 1

DRS ABC

Answer 1

Danger
Response
Shout for help

Airway
Breathing
CPR

Question 2

Danger

Answer 2

Assess for danger and only approach if its safe to do so

Question 3

Response

Answer 3

Speak loudly and ask a simple question like can you hear me? Tap on their shoulders

Question 4

Shout

Answer 4

Shout for help from anyone nearby

Question 5

Airway

Answer 5

Perform a head tilt and chin lift to open the airway and remove and objects that are obstructing the airway

Question 6

Breathing

Answer 6

Place side of face next to mouth to check if the patient is breathing

Question 7

CPR

Answer 7

Baby (0-1)- 5 rescue breaths, 15 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths with two fingers or thumbs 4cm depth

Child (1-18)- 5 rescue breaths, 15 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths with palm of hand 5cm depth

Adult (over18)- 30 chest compressions at 100bpm to 5-6cm to 2 rescue breaths where the nose is pinched

Question 8

Recovery position

Answer 8

• remove hazards
• move arm closest to you at a 90 degree angle with the palm up
• move the other hand to the side of their face
• bend the leg furthest away from you
• roll them towards you

Question 9

Choking

Answer 9

• ask if they are choking
• perform 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts