First aid

Question 1

Name 3 or more causes of unconsciousness

Answer 1

FISH SHAPED -
F - Fainting
I  - Imbalance of heat
S - Shock
H - Head injury

S - Stroke
H - Heart attack
A - Asphyxia
P - Poison
E - Epilepsy
D - Diabetes

Question 2

What treatment should be given to an unconscious person?

Answer 2

• Complete primary survey - CPR if needed.
• Treat any major bleeding or other obvious immediate cause
• Protect from cold/wet
• Place in recovery position if breathing

Question 3

Name 2 or more symptoms of a heart attack

Answer 3

• Nausea & dizziness
• Crushing/tightening pain in chest
• Feeling of impending doom

Question 4

Name 2 or more signs of a heart attack

Answer 4

• Pale grey sign
• Coughing
• Clutching chest
• Sudden collapse

Question 5

How do you treat a heart attack?

Answer 5

• Call 999.
• Assist them into a comfortable position - half sitting
• Loosen clothing
• Give medication if they have it
• Monitor
• CPR if they stop breathing

Question 6

What is shock?

Answer 6

Shock is a failure of circulation - not enough blood getting around body.

Question 7

Name 2 or more symptoms of shock

Answer 7

• Dizziness
• Confusion & disorientation
• Nauseous
• Thirst

Question 8

Name 2 or more signs of shock

Answer 8

• Pale, cold clammy skin
• Blueness of lips
• Weak/rapid pulse

Question 9

How do you treat shock?

Answer 9

• Get them lying down - legs above head
• Loosen clothing
• Reassure
• Keep warm
• Call 999

Question 10

Name 2 or more symptoms/signs of an Asthma attack

Answer 10

• Wheezing
• Difficulty breathing
• Pale - Blue lips

Question 11

How do you treat an asthma attack?

Answer 11

• Reassure, get them comfortable
• Get them their inhaler and help to take it
• Remove from cause if known, e.g dust
• If attack persists or does not get better, call 999.
• If inhaler doesn’t help, call 999.

Question 12

Name some common triggers of Anaphylaxis

Answer 12

Food - Nuts, shellfish, egg
Medicines - Aspirin
Insects - Bees & wasps
Latex - in gloves

Question 13

Name 3 or more symptoms or signs of Anaphylaxis

Answer 13

• Swollen tongue or lips
• Hoarse voice
• Wheeze/cough
• Pain, nausea or vomiting
• Anaphylactic shock
• Rashes - hives etc.

Question 14

How do you treat anaphylaxis?

Answer 14

• Ask person for auto injector
  
  • They should self administer
• Call 999
• May need another dose after ~ 15 mins
• Be prepared to give CPR

Question 15

Name 2 or more symptoms of hyperventilation

Answer 15

• Dizziness
• Feeling faint
• Tight chest
• Rapid pulse

Question 16

Name 2 signs of hyperventilation

Answer 16

• Fast, deep breathing

* Flushed skin

Question 17

How do you treat hyperventilation

Answer 17

• Move them to quiet area
• Reassure - calm but firm
• Encourage slow breaths through nose
• Call 999 if attack is prolonged