Section 3

Question 1

How would you treat an injury to a bone + what are its signs & symptoms? (fractures)

Answer 1

keep in position found, immobilise/ support,
upper body- sling, lower body- blankets/ clothing,
cover exposed wound with sterilised dressing,
call 999/ 112 for help

Question 2

How would you treat an injury to a muscle and or joint + what are its signs & symptoms?

Answer 2

RICE
Rest the affected limb,
Ice pack wrapped in clothing/ material to reduce swelling (no longer than 20min),
Comfortable position (provide comfortable support), or Compress (bandage over ice pack)
Elevate the affected area

Question 3

How would you treat a dislocation + what are its signs & symptoms?

Answer 3

Allow casualty to find comfy position,
support limb in that position with padding/ bandages,
DO NOT try to move joint,
call 999/ 112

Question 4

How would you treat shock + what are its signs & symptoms?

Answer 4

Raise legs, loosen tight clothing, reassure them, keep them warm, do not give food or drink,
call 999/ 112 for help

dizziness, confusion, nausea, thirst

Question 5

How would you treat a severe bleed?

Answer 5

Wear protective gloves, lay/ sit them down in comfy position, examine wound & check for foreign objects, apply direct pressure to wound with dressing/ hands or fingers,
treat for shock

Question 6

What are the key steps for Adult Drowning CPR with a Pocket Mask and AED?

Answer 6

1. Check for danger and responsiveness.
   
   2. Call for help and get an AED.
   3. Give 5 rescue breaths (using a pocket mask).
   4. Start 30 chest compressions (5-6 cm deep).
   5. Continue 30:2 (compressions to breaths).
   6. Attach and follow AED instructions.

Question 7

What are the key steps for Child CPR with an AED?

Answer 7

1. Check for danger and responsiveness.
   
   2. Call for help and get an AED.
   3. Give 5 rescue breaths.
   4. Start 30 chest compressions (use one or two hands).
   5. Continue 30:2 (compressions to breaths).
   6. Attach AED

Question 8

How does Infant CPR differ from Child CPR?

Answer 8

• Use two fingers instead of a full hand.
• Press 1/3 of the chest depth (about 4 cm).
• Cover nose and mouth when giving breaths.
• Use paediatric AED pads (one on chest, one on back).