First Aid and hazards

Question 1

You suspect that an injured person may be suffering from shock. What are the warming signs to look for?

Answer 1

Sweating.

Question 2

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved. The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. The FIRST thing you should do is

Answer 2

Warn other traffic

Question 3

You find that someone has stopped breathing at the scene of an incident. What should you do?

Answer 3

Tilt the head back gently
unblock any obstruction in the mouth

This is the correct position for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if required.

Do not move the casualty unless there is further danger.

Question 4

You are in a collision with another moving vehicle. Someone is injured and your vehicle is damaged. What should you find out?

Answer 4

If the driver owns the other vehicle involved

The drivers name, address, telephone number

The details of the other drivers vehicle.

Try to keep calm and don’t rush.
Have all details before leaving scene.
Take pictures.
Note positions of all vehicles involved.