BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

Question 1

What does DR ABC stand for?

Answer 1

Danger
Response
Airway
Breathing
Circulation

Question 2

The 3p’s

Answer 2

Preserve life
Prevent deterioration
Promote recovery

Question 3

Describe the process of the Primary Survey

Answer 3

Remove any obstacles or hazardous materials

Check for response, vocal, shake, tap

Call for help

Head tilt/Chin lift (2 fingers on chin and gently lift)

Check breathing (rise and fall in chest, sound or feel of breath)

CPR (2 EVERY SECOND) + 2 rescue breaths (use face shield if available) + pinch the nose, see the chest rise

If casualty regains consciousness, place in recovery position and stay with them

Question 4

What is the Chain of survival?

Answer 4

A series of events that can increase the casualty’s survival

Early access
Early CPR
Early Defibrillation
Early advanced care

Question 5

Describe the process of the Secondary Survey

Answer 5

Head + neck (check for bruising, swelling, bleeding, discharge

Chest and Shoulders (check for bruising, fractures)

Pockets and Clues (no sharp objects)

Arms and Legs (bleeding, bruises, fractures)

Abdomen and Pelvis (bruising, swelling)

Question 6

How to perform first aid for choking?

Answer 6

1) Encourage to cough
2) 5 firm blows between the shoulder blades
3) Abdominal thrust x3 (fist 1 hand + grip with the other)

Question 7

What is Anaphylaxis?

Answer 7

Over reaction to the bodies immune system

Question 8

What does Anaphylaxis cause?

Answer 8

Massive quantities of Histamine

Swelling of the airway capillaries

Restricted windpipes

Blood vessels dilate, falls in blood pressure

Question 9

What helps a casualty with severely low blood pressure?

Answer 9

Lying down with their feet raised

Question 10

What are signs of Anaphylaxis?

Answer 10

A hoarse voice
Noisy breathing
Tight Chest
Swelling of the tongue, lips or throat