SECTION THREE: CPR, AED and First Aid

Question 1

When giving CPR, if the initial breath does not make the chest rise what should you do?

Answer 1

1. Check the casualty’s mouth and remove any visible obstruction
2. Ensure that the airway is open
3. Recommence chest compressions after two breaths

Question 2

What is cardiac arrest?

Answer 2

When the heart stops pumping blood around the body

Question 3

Why should you place an unresponsive casualty whose airway is clear, and who you are sure is breathing normally into the recovery position?

Answer 3

1. To prevent the casualty from choking on or aspirating vomit
2. To prevent obstruction of the airway by the tongue

Question 4

Why is it important that treatment for a casualty, who is vomiting, is carried out quickly?

Answer 4

To prevent the casualty from choking on or aspirating vomit

Question 5

What is the chain of survival?

Answer 5

Early recognition > early CPR > early defibrillation > post-resuscitation care

Question 6

What does a head tilt and chin lift achieve?

Answer 6

It opens the airway and lifts the tongue

Question 7

What are the priorities when treating a casualty?

Answer 7

1. Cardiac arrest
2. Choking
3. Haemorrhaging
4. Unconsciousness
5. Shock

Question 8

What does DR ABC stand for?

Answer 8

• Danger
• Response
• Airway
• Breathing
• Circulation

Question 9

What should you do if a casualty begins foaming at the mouth during CPR?

Answer 9

Continue CPR

Question 10

What should you do if you break one or more ribs during CPR?

Answer 10

Continue CPR

Question 11

How is CPR performed on a casualty with a tracheostomy?

Answer 11

1. Remove the cover from the trachea
2. Wipe any mucus from the trachea or the tracheal tube
3. Close the casualty’s nose and mouth
4. Blow into the tube

Question 12

When should a pocket mask be used?

Answer 12

Whenever one is available and rescue breaths are necessary