First aid and medical emergencies

Question 1

heart attack

Answer 1

may complain of indigestion, pale, fatigue, pain in chest and down arm, make them comfortable, get their medication if possible, call999

Question 2

asthma

Answer 2

rapid or very slow respiratory rate, grey or blue lips or face, wheezing, one side of chest moving, make comfortable, reassure them, get their medication, call 999 if bad

Question 3

stroke

Answer 3

Face Arms Speech Time to call 999

Question 4

vasovagal

Answer 4

put in recovery position

Question 5

choking

Answer 5

5 thumps to back with heel of hand, abdominal thrusts if need be

Question 6

road traffic collision

Answer 6

safety, make vehicles involved safe and make assessment, call for ambulance SBARD, keep airways open, immobilise cervical spine, control major haemorrhage, prevent hypothermia, immobilise potentially fractured limbs

Question 7

anaphylaxis

Answer 7

look for itchiness, rash, swelling of hands or face, can they swallow, dizzy, if known allergic use epi pen

Question 8

cardiac arrest

Answer 8

unresponsive and not breathing normally, call 99, 30 chest compressions, 2 rescue breaths, continue cpr 30:2, get AED and follow instructions