First Aid

Question 1

What are the four steps used in the Recovery position for adults or children (over 1)?

Answer 1

1. With the patient on their back, kneel beside the patient and position their arms.
2. Position the patients legs.
3. Role the patient away from you into position.
4. Place their hand under their chin to stop their head from tilting and keep their airway open.

Question 2

What are the 2 steps used in the recovery position for infants (under 1 years old)?

Answer 2

1. lie infants face down on your forearm.

2. support the infants head with your hand.

Question 3

Where is the DRSABCD method used and what does it stand for?

Answer 3

This method is used in Crisis Management and it stands for: 
D - danger
R - response
S - send for help
A - airway
B - breathing
C - CPR
D - defibrillation

Question 4

What are the steps used in the DRS part of (drs)abcd?

Answer 4

Danger - ensure the area is safe for yourself, others and the patient.

Response - check for response - ask name - squeeze their shoulders (No response = send for help).

Send for help - call triple zero for an ambulance or ask another person with you to do it.

Question 5

What are the steps used in the AB part of drs(ab)cd?

Answer 5

Airway - open their mouth - if foreign materials are present:

• place in the recovery position
• clear the airway with fingers

Breathing - check for breathing - look, listen & feel.
If their not breathing start CPR

Question 6

What are the steps used in the CD part of drsab(cd)?

Answer 6

CPR - start CPR - 30 chest compressions : 2 breaths
- continue until help arrives or patient recovers

Defibrillation - apply defibrillator if and follow the voice prompts

Question 7

What does CPR stand for and why is it used?

Answer 7

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• If a person stops breathing or their heart stops beating effectively, this life saving technique is used to restore oxygenated blood flow to the vital organs

Question 8

Where is STOP used? What does it stand for? What are the steps for each part?

Answer 8

• This method is used in on field assessment and stands for:
  S - Stop - stop any movement that could cause further injury.
  T - Talk - ask them what happened and see wha symptoms they have such as pain. Also see if they have much history with these injuries.
  O - Observe - observe the injury to find anything abnormal and if possible compare it to its opposite limb.
  Prevent - further injury - whole body assessment

Question 9

How do you manage cuts and lacerations?

Answer 9

1. Stop the Bleeding
   - Apply direct pressure on the area.
2. Clean and Protect
   - Clean the area with warm water and gentle soap.
   - Apply an antibiotic ointment to reduce chance of infection.
   - Put a sterile bandage on the area.
   Call emergency services if:
   - The cut is deep or over a joint
   - You cannot get the cut or laceration clean

Question 10

How do you manage fractures

Answer 10

1. Stop any bleeding
   - Apply pressure to the wound with a sterile bandage, a clean cloth or a clean piece of clothing.
2. Immobilize the injured area
   - Don’t try to realign the bone or push a bone that’s sticking out back in.
   - apply a splint to the area above and below the fracture sites.
3. Apply ice packs to limit swelling and help relieve pain.
   - Don’t apply ice directly to the skin. Wrap the ice in a towel, piece of cloth or some other material.
4. Treat for shock
   - If the person feels faint or is breathing in short, rapid breaths, lay the person down with the head slightly lower than the trunk and, if possible, elevate the legs.